Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sugar; 6 tablespoons cornstarch; Dash salt; 1-1/2 cups water; 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons); 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked; 3 large egg whites, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 6 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
1-1/2 cups water
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar

1
In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 additional minutes. Gradually stir in 1 cup of hot filling to egg yolks; return to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, lemon juice and zest. Pour hot filling into pastry shell.
2
For meringue, beat egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar in a bowl at medium speed until soft peaks form. Add sugar gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff and glossy. Immediately spread over pie, sealing edges to pastry.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden. Cool. Store in refrigerator.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups sugar, 6 tablespoons cornstarch, Dash salt, 1-1/2 cups water, 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.

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