Lemon Meringue Pie recipe 🍋

a complete Lemon Meringue Pie recipe 🍋🥧

✅ Ingredients

For the Pie Crust

• 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

For the Lemon Filling

• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1½ cups water
• 2 lemons (zest and juice)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 egg yolks (beaten)

For the Meringue

• 4 egg whites
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

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1. Prepare the filling

1. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt.
2. Stir in water, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly.
4. Reduce heat and cook 1 more minute.
5. Gradually whisk some hot mixture into the egg yolks, then return everything to the saucepan.
6. Cook 2 minutes more while stirring.
7. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
8. Pour filling into the pre-baked crust.

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2. Make the meringue

1. Beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.
2. Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff glossy peaks form.
3. Beat in vanilla.

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3. Assemble and bake

1. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges to crust.
2. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until meringue is golden.
3. Cool completely before slicing.

✅ Tips for best results

• Spread meringue while filling is hot to prevent shrinking
• Chill at least 3 hours before serving
• Use fresh lemon juice for strongest flavor

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