Lemon Meringue Pie

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🛒 What You’ll Need

For the Crust:

  • 1 9-inch pie crust (baked and cooled) 🥧

For the Tangy Lemon Filling:

  • 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar 🍬
  • 1 cup Water 💧
  • ½ cup Fresh lemon juice 🍋🥤
  • 3 tbsp Cornstarch ✨
  • 3 tbsp All-purpose flour 🌾
  • 3 Large egg yolks (save the whites for the meringue!) 🥚
  • 2 tbsp Butter 🧈
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest 🍋✨

For the Fluffy Meringue:

  • 3 Large egg whites (room temperature) 🥚☁️
  • ¼ tsp Cream of tartar ✨
  • 6 tbsp Granulated sugar 🍬
  • ½ tsp Vanilla extract ✨

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 📝🔥
  2. Make the Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 ½ cups sugar, flour, and cornstarch. Gradually stir in the water and lemon juice. 🥣🍋
  3. Thicken: Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Stir in the butter. 🧈📈
  4. Temper the Eggs: Place the egg yolks in a small bowl and whisk. Gradually whisk in about ½ cup of the hot lemon mixture, then pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan. 🥚🌪️
  5. Final Simmer: Bring back to a gentle boil and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest. Pour the hot filling into your pre-baked pie crust. 🥧🍋💨
  6. Whip the Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 6 tbsp of sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. 🥚☁️💪
  7. Topping: Spread the meringue over the hot filling, making sure to seal the edges to the crust to prevent shrinking. Use a spoon to create those beautiful peaks! 🥄✨
  8. Bake: Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the meringue is a beautiful golden brown. ⏲️🎯
  9. Cool: Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack for at least 4 hours before slicing. This helps the layers set perfectly! 🏗️❄️

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • The “Hot Filling” Trick: Always spread your meringue over the filling while it is still hot! This helps cook the bottom of the meringue and prevents “weeping” (sliding). 🌡️🎯
  • Room Temp Whites: Egg whites whip up to a much higher volume if they are at room temperature. 🌡️🥚📈

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