Lemon Meringue Pie
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Lemon Meringue Pie
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Lemon Meringue Pie is one of my all-time favorites. Smooth, tart lemon filling with light and fluffy meringue that melts in your mouth. The best lemon pie you will ever taste!
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Ingredients
- 1 pie crust pre-baked
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cups cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ cups water
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 4 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup lemon juice
FOR THE MERINGUE:
- 5-6 egg whites at room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup sugar
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepot, bring sugar, cornstarch, salt, water, and lemon peel to a boil, stirring constantly. The secret to a silky smooth pie is stir stir stir!
- Remove from heat and mix in with wire whip 4 egg yolks. Return to heat for 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whisk in 3 tablespoons butter, then ½ cup lemon juice.
- Pour into pie crust and cool.
Meringue Topping:
- In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in high speed until foamy. Gradually add ½ cup sugar beating until stiff peaks form.
- Top pie with meringue. Using the back of a spoon, press lightly into the meringue and pull up to form little peaks.
- Bake at 325 about 10 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.
- Chill until set.
Notes
- Before baking the crust, use the tines of a fork to press down the edges or the pie around the edge or use your fingers to crimp the crust into a pretty design.
- Also using a fork, gently poke little holes in the bottom of the crust before baking to prevent the crust from bubbling up. You can also prevent the crust from bubbling up by using pie weights or even dried beans.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
237mg
(10%)
Potassium
92mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
51g
(102%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 237mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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