World'S Best Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: World'S Best Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 7 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 dash salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 egg yolks, beaten; 1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1 pie crust, baked; MERINGUE; 3 egg whites; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 6 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
7 tablespoons cornstarch
1 dash salt
1 1/2 cups water
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 pie crust, baked
MERINGUE
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon lemon juice
6 tablespoons sugar

1
In saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt; blend in water.
2
Stir, while bringing to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thick, about 5 minutes.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return to hot mixture.
5
Bring to boiling and cook one minute, stirring constantly.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Add lemon peel and butter.
8
Slowly stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice.
9
Cool to lukewarm; pour into cooled pastry crust.
10
MERINGUE:
11
Beat egg whites with 1 teaspoon lemon juice to soft peaks.
12
Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff peaks form and ALL the sugar has dissolved (test with fingers).
13
Spread over filling, SEALING to edges of pastry to avoid shrinking.
14
Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees Fahrenheit) 12 to 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
15
Cool pie thoroughly.

749

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar, 7 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 dash salt, 1 1/2 cups water, and more.

Yes, World'S Best 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.

World'S Best Lemon Meringue Pie

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