Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: One half recipe Easy Pie Dough , shaped and chilled in a pie plate; 4 3/4 ounces (1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon) freshly squeezed and strained lemon juice; 14 ounces (3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon) water; 17.5 ounces (2 1/3 cup) granulated sugar, divided; 1.5 ounces (1/4 cup) cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 egg yolks; 1.5 ounces (3 tablespoons) cold butter, cut into small pieces; 4 egg whites; Pinch salt; Pinch cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

55m

This zesty Lemon Meringue Pie recipe features a flaky, homemade pie crust filled with a tangy, sweet lemon custard and topped with fluffy meringue. With a perfect balance of tart and sweet, this classic dessert is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

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Servings: 10

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One half recipe Easy Pie Dough , shaped and chilled in a pie plate

4 3/4 ounces (1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon) freshly squeezed and strained lemon juice

14 ounces (3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon) water

17.5 ounces (2 1/3 cup) granulated sugar, divided

1.5 ounces (1/4 cup) cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 egg yolks

1.5 ounces (3 tablespoons) cold butter, cut into small pieces

4 egg whites

Pinch salt

Pinch cream of tartar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

418kcal

20%
Fat

7g

0%
Saturated Fat

3g

0%
Carbohydrates

86g

4%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

71g

3%
Protein

2g

0%
Cholesterol

85mg

4%
Sodium

163mg

8%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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