LEMON MERINGUE PIE

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Make and share this Lemon Meringue Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10-inch pie shells or 9 inch pie shell, refrigerated
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/2 cup milk
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemons, zest of
4 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line refrigerated pie crust with wax paper and fill with dried beans or pie weights; bake shell in middle of oven 10 minutes; remove paper and weights and bake shell until golden, about 12 minutes longer; cool.
  • Lower oven temperature to 350°F.
  • For filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch and salt and gradually whisk in water and milk, whisking until cornstarch is dissolved; in a bowl whisk together egg yolks; cook milk mixture over medium heat, whisking, until it comes to a boil; gradually whisk about 1 cup milk mixture into yolks and whisk yolk mixture back into milk mixture remaining in saucepan; simmer, whisking, 3 minutes; remove pan from heat and whisk in butter, lemon juice and zest until butter is melted; press plastic wrap directly onto surface of custard.
  • For meringue: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and a pinch of salt until they hold soft peaks; beat in sugar in a slow stream, beating, until meringue just holds stiff peaks.
  • Pour lemon custard into shell and spread meringue on top, covering filling completely and sealing it to pastry; draw meringue up into peaks and bake pie in middle of oven until meringue is golden, about 15 minutes; cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 114.7, Sodium 113.3, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 38, Protein 3.8

Jonathan Cooley
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This is the best lemon meringue pie I've ever had!


SMU Jaman Arowan
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This pie is the perfect way to use up extra egg whites.


Wendy gonzalez
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I made this pie for my family and they all loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it all up.


Malik Ramzan
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This pie is a bit tart, but I like that. It's a nice change from all the overly sweet desserts out there.


Sakayet Emon
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I'm not a big fan of meringue, but I loved the meringue on this pie. It was so light and fluffy.


Ira Roberts
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I love that this recipe uses fresh lemons. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the pie.


Fahad Matic
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This pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's light and refreshing, but still rich and satisfying.


Alexander Salazar
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Yanelyz Batista
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This pie is a classic for a reason. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.


MD Rayhan Talukdar
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky, the filling is creamy, and the meringue is fluffy and perfectly browned.


welcome home
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The pie is absolutely delicious and it's sure to impress your guests.


Rivash Heeralall
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This pie is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes just as good the next day.


Tushar Ahmed 604
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lemon meringue pie, but I'm so glad I did. This pie was absolutely delicious! The crust was perfect and the filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Race Bannon
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This recipe is a keeper! The pie was easy to make and it tasted amazing. My family loved it!


Maylee Hernandez
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I've made this pie a few times now and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the meringue is always so fluffy and delicious.


Liyakhanya Roro
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This lemon meringue pie was a hit! The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was tart and tangy, and the meringue was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


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