Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
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| Lemon Meringue Pie |
This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion. The tart lemon filling is balanced by the sweet and fluffy meringue, and the whole thing is encased in a flaky pie crust. This pie is sure to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust, pre-baked
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, egg yolks, water, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Pour filling into prepared pie crust.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over filling, sealing the edges to the crust.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Tips
- For a tarter pie, use more lemon juice.
- For a sweeter pie, add more sugar to the filling.
- To prevent the meringue from cracking, make sure it is completely cool before serving.
- To make a gluten-free pie crust, use a gluten-free pie crust mix or a pre-made gluten-free pie crust.
