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Lemon meringue pie with a golden graham cracker crust and fluffy meringue topping on a white plate.

Lemon Meringue Pie

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 servings
Calories 774 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9- inch pie crust pre-baked
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 large egg yolks beaten
  • 4 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in water and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
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  • In a small bowl, slightly beat egg yolks. Gradually whisk in half a cup of the hot sugar mixture. Then, whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the remaining sugar mixture in the saucepan. Cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly.
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  • Remove from heat. Stir in butter and lemon zest. Pour into the pre-baked pie crust.
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  • For the meringue, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
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  • Spread meringue over pie filling, sealing the edges at the crust.
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  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.
  • Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack until completely cool. Refrigerate for 3-6 hours before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 774kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 11gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 645mgFiber: 4g
Keyword Lemon Meringue Pie
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