Lemon meringue pie

Here’s a classic Lemon Meringue Pie recipe—tangy lemon filling topped with fluffy, golden meringue.

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Lemon Meringue Pie

Servings: 8

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

For the Lemon Filling

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups water
• 2 lemons, juiced and zested
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 large egg yolks, beaten

For the Meringue

• 4 large egg whites
• ½ tsp cream of tartar
• ½ cup granulated sugar

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Instructions

1. Pre-bake crust
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Place pie crust in a 9-inch pan, prick bottom with fork, and bake 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
2. Make lemon filling
   • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt.
   • Gradually stir in water, then lemon juice and zest.
   • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
   • Stir in butter.
   • Slowly whisk a small amount of hot mixture into beaten egg yolks, then return yolks to pan.
   • Cook 2 more minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
3. Pour filling
   • Pour lemon filling into pre-baked crust.
4. Prepare meringue
   • In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
   • Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
5. Top pie
   • Spread meringue over hot lemon filling, sealing edges to crust to prevent shrinking.
6. Bake
   • Bake 10–15 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until meringue is golden brown.
7. Cool & serve
   • Let pie cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour, then refrigerate before slicing.

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Pro Tips

• Prevent weeping: Seal meringue to crust and spread quickly over hot filling.
• Extra tang: Add more lemon zest for a stronger citrus flavor.
• Make-ahead: Lemon filling can be prepared a day ahead; just add meringue before baking.
• Serving idea: Garnish with thin lemon slices or zest for a fresh look.

If you want, I can also give a no-bake lemon meringue pie version that’s quicker and just as delicious.

1. Do you want me to do that?