Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling:; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; Dash of salt; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 large egg yolks; 1 (6-ounce) reduced-fat graham cracker crust; Meringue:; 3 large egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water

Servings: persons

Filling:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
Dash of salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 large egg yolks
1 (6-ounce) reduced-fat graham cracker crust
Meringue:
3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water

1
To prepare the filling, combine first 5 ingredients in a saucepan. Add 1 cup water, stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in butter, and remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Place pan over low heat; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Spoon filling into crust. Cool to room temperature.
2
To prepare the meringue, place the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Combine 2/3 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan; bring to boil. Cook mixture, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 238u00b0. Pour hot sugar syrup in a thin stream over egg white mixture, beating at high speed until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue evenly over filling, and seal to edge of crust.
3
Preheat broiler.
4
Broil meringue for 1 minute or until lightly browned; cool pie on wire rack. Chill until set.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling:, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Lemon Meringue Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Meringue Pie

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