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Ingredients
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- 1 9-inch frozen pie crust
- 1 ½ cups water
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 4 egg yolks, beaten
- 4 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar (for meringue)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare pie crust.
- Whisk together sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
- Add water, lemon juice, and zest; bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
- Add butter, then temper egg yolks and combine with filling.
- Pour filling into pre-baked pie crust.
- Beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over filling and seal edges.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until meringue is lightly golden.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for optimal flavor.
Ensure utensils are grease-free for effective meringue whipping.
Seal meringue edges well to prevent shrinkage during baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 60