Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

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This classic lemon meringue pie recipe features a homemade pie crust filled with a tangy lemon filling and topped with fluffy meringue. The perfect balance of sweet and tart, this pie is a timeless...

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Hand mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Offset spatula
  • Pie dish
  • Cooling rack
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Spoon
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • Homemade Pie Crust*
  • 5 large egg yolks (use the whites in the meringue below)
  • 1 and 1/3 cups (320ml) water
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (38g) cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 5 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

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