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Lemon Meringue Pie

This flavorful Lemon Meringue Pie has rich buttery crust, a smooth and zesty filling, and a sweet crunchy and sweet meringue topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 1 ⅓ Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 11 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Tablespoon Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Egg beaten
Lemon Filling
  • Zest & Juice of 6 Lemons
  • ¼ Cup Cornstarch
  • ⅔ Cup Smooth Orange Juice
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 6 Egg Yolks
Meringue
  • 6 Egg Whites
  • ½ Teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1 ⅓ Cup Granulated Sugar

Method
 

Pastry
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together flour and salt. Rub butter into the mixture to create a crumb like texture.
  2. Add icing sugar and eggs to the mixture. Combine into a dough. Roll out into a large disc (about 3 mm thick). Line a prepared pie tin and trim away and excess dough. Let chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Pre-heat oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
  4. Using weights (pie weight or pennies) fill the pastry, using a layer of parchment paper between. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove baking weights and bake for another 10 minutes. Leave to cool.
Filling
  1. Mix lemon juice, lemon zest, and cornstarch until smooth.
  2. In a saucepan, combine ⅔ cup water and orange juice. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Add lemon mixture and let mixture simmer until thickened. Remove from heat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and egg yolks. Pour in hot lemon mixture. Stir continuously.
  4. Place mixture back into the saucepan over a medium heat until thickened. Let cool slightly. Pour into a baked pastry case. Let chill until set.
Meringue
  1. Preheat Oven to 300° Fahrenheit.
  2. Whisk together egg whites and cream of tartar until the mixture reaches soft peaks.
  3. Add granulated sugar, one teaspoon at a time. Allowing for the sugar to fully incorporate between each addition. The meringue will become stiff and glossy.
  4. Spoon into a large dome on top of the set filling. Use the spoon to create a swirl design. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the meringue becomes a light golden brown and crisp.
  5. Enjoy!

Notes

Having trouble setting? Add a teaspoon of gelatin! Bloom gelatin in a teaspoon of water before adding it to the boiling mixture. Add when adding the lemon mixture.