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Grandma's Tangy Lemon Meringue Pie

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dessert
Grandma's Tangy Lemon Meringue Pie
Ingredients
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 lemons, juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
  • 4 egg whites
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
1
To commence preparing the dessert, first gather all necessary components and preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (162 degrees C).
2
To create the filling, combine sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt in a medium-sized saucepan; stir in water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Heat the mixture over high heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches a boiling point. Introduce butter into the mixture and stir well.
3
In a separate container, whisk egg yolks until they become smooth. Gradually incorporate 1/2 cup of the hot sugar mixture into the egg yolks, ensuring a smooth blend.
4
Combine the egg yolk mixture back into the remaining sugar mixture and continue to heat it until it thickens. Once it reaches this consistency, remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the filling into a pre-baked pastry shell.
5
To prepare the meringue topping, beat egg whites in a bowl made of glass, metal, or ceramic until they become frothy. Gradually add sugar to the egg whites and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
6
Spread the meringue topping evenly over the pie filling, ensuring that the edges are sealed to prevent leakage.
7
Place the meringue-topped pie in the preheated oven and bake until it reaches a golden brown color, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
8
Finally, serve the dessert and indulge in its delightful taste!