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Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

A tangy lemon meringue pie with a crisp crust and fluffy meringue topping.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pie pie crust store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.33 cup cornstarch
  • 4 large egg yolks discard whites or save for meringue
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 0.25 tsp cream of tartar

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice. Gradually stir into the saucepan mixture.
  • Pour lemon filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
  • Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the lemon filling.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.

Notes

Let the pie cool completely before serving for best texture.