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Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie

This perfect Lemon Meringue Pie recipe promises a flawlessly set filling and a billowy meringue that won't weep. With just 11 ingredients, you can make this classic dessert from scratch and impress your family and friends with every slice.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: cake
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie
Yield: 6

Materials

  • - 1 cup white sugar
  • - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • - 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • - 1 1/2 cups water
  • - 2 lemons juiced and zested
  • - 2 tablespoons butter
  • - 4 egg yolks beaten
  • - 1 9 inch pie crust, baked
  • - 4 egg whites
  • - 6 tablespoons white sugar

Instructions

Preheat Oven:

  • - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Make the Lemon Filling:

  • - In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt.
  • - Stir in water, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  • - Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a boil.
  • - Stir in butter until melted.
  • - In a small bowl, gradually whisk 1/2 cup of the hot sugar mixture into the beaten egg yolks to temper them.
  • - Whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the remaining sugar mixture in the saucepan.
  • - Bring to a boil and continue to cook, stirring constantly until the filling is thickened.
  • - Remove from heat and pour the filling into the baked pastry shell.

Make the Meringue:

  • - In a large glass or metal bowl, whip the egg whites until foamy.
  • - Gradually add the 6 tablespoons of sugar, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
  • - Spread the meringue over the pie, ensuring it seals at the crust edges.

Bake the Pie:

  • - Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
  • - Let the pie cool before serving.