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; Pinch of salt; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups cold water; 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon butter; One 9-inch prebaked pie crust; 4 egg whites; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups cold water
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
One 9-inch prebaked pie crust
4 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
For the filling, in a 2-quart saucepan, stir together 1 cup of the sugar, the salt, and cornstarch.
3
Gradually stir in the water until smooth.
4
Add the egg yolks, stirring constantly.
5
Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for 1 minute.
6
Remove from the heat.
7
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and butter, and set aside to cool.
8
Turn the filling into the pie crust.
9
For the meringue, in a small bowl, with an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
10
Add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.
11
Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
12
Spread some meringue around the edge of the filling first, touching the crust all around.
13
Then fill the center with meringue.
14
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the meringue is lightly browned.
15
Cool the pie at room temperature away from drafts.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar, Pinch of salt, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 1/2 cups cold 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.

Lemon Meringue Pie

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