Lemon Meringue Pie

A classic, tangy sweet dessert.

Preparation time: 30 Minutes

Cooking time: 20 Minutes

Total duration: 50 Minutes

Calories: 300, Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 150mg, Sodium: 240mg, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 5g

This Lemon Meringue Pie is a classic dessert that combines a tangy sweet lemon filling with a fluffy meringue topping. It's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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short description

Preheat oven
Make pie crust
Create lemon filling
Make meringue
Assemble and bake

detailed description

Preheat oven to 350°F
Prepare pie crust according to package instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter
Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat and pour filling into baked pastry shell
In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust
Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown

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