Simply Sweet Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Simply Sweet Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 large lemons, juice of; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 egg yolks, beaten; 4 egg whites; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1 9-inch baked pie crust

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 large lemons, juice of
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar
1 9-inch baked pie crust

1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 c sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt.
2
Stir in water and lemon juice.
3
Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
4
Stir in butter.
5
Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot mixture.
6
Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture.
7
Bring to a boil and continue to cook, stirring constantly until thick.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Let cool slightly then pour into baked pie crust.
10
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
11
For meringue, whip 4 egg whites until foamy.
12
Add 6 T sugar gradually and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
13
Spread meringue over pie, sealing edges at the crust.
14
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.

701

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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 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Simply Sweet 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.

Simply Sweet Lemon Meringue Pie

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