Lemon Meringue Pie
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Photo by Viana Boenzli
My lemon meringue pie recipe is absolutely irresistible. The flaky butter crust is filled with smooth tangy lemon deliciousness, then topped off with a gorgeous amount of fluffy, lightly sweet meringue.
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Pie Crust:
2-1/2 c all-purpose flour ( sifted )
1 c unsalted butter ( cold, cut into pea-sized pieces )
1 tsp salt
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
A few Tbsp ice water
Vegetable shortening for greasing pie pan
Lemon Filling:
5 large egg yolks
1-1/4 c water
1-1/4 c granulated sugar
1/3 c plus 1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 c lemon juice
1 Tbsp lemon zest
Meringue:
5 large egg whites ( at room temperature )
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2-1/2 c all-purpose flour ( sifted )
1 c unsalted butter ( cold, cut into pea-sized pieces )
1 tsp salt
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
A few Tbsp ice water
Vegetable shortening for greasing pie pan
Lemon Filling:
5 large egg yolks
1-1/4 c water
1-1/4 c granulated sugar
1/3 c plus 1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 c lemon juice
1 Tbsp lemon zest
Meringue:
5 large egg whites ( at room temperature )
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Nutritions
Calories
304
Sodium
334mg
13% DV
Fat
7g
11% DV
Protein
11g
23% DV
Carbs
51g
17% DV
Fiber
3g
13% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat2g12%
Polysaturated Fat1g11%
Monosaturated Fat2g18%
Cholesterol191mg64%
Sodium334mg13%
Potassium179mg5%
Protein11g23%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber3g13%
Sugar1g3%
Vitamin A256IU5%
Vitamin B60.71mg35%
Vitamin C14mg24%
Calcium42mg4%
Iron4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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