Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie
Ingredients:
For the crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar... Full recipe 👇
Get to tantalize your taste buds with a slice of Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie! This classic dessert is a sweet and tangy masterpiece that’s perfect for any occasion. In this article, we’ll guide you through each step, ensuring you create the perfect pie every time.
Ingredients:
Before we dive into the recipe, let’s take a look at the ingredients you’ll need to make this delightful pie. Gather these items to get started:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| White sugar | 1 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 2 tablespoons |
| Cornstarch | 3 tablespoons |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Water | 1 1/2 cups |
| Lemons (juiced and zested) | 2 |
| Butter | 2 tablespoons |
| Egg yolks | 4 (beaten) |
| Pie crust (9 inches) | 1 (baked) |
| Egg whites | 4 |
| White sugar | 6 tablespoons |
Now that we’ve got our ingredients ready, let’s move on to the step-by-step instructions.
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Lemon Filling
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup of white sugar, 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of water, the juice and zest of 2 lemons, and 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Cook the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until it comes to a boil.
- Place 4 beaten egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot sugar mixture.
- Whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the remaining sugar mixture. Bring it to a boil, continuing to stir constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove it from heat.
- Pour the lemon filling into the baked pastry shell.
Meringue
- In a large glass or metal bowl, whip 4 egg whites until they become foamy.
- Gradually add 6 tablespoons of white sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the pie, making sure to seal the edges at the crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the meringue is a beautiful golden brown