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Classic Lemon Meringue Pie
Tangy lemon custard meets billowing meringue in this showstopping classic pie with a homemade crust.
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(458 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time6 hr
Bake time1 hr 10 min
Total time7 hr 10 min
Makes9
Ingredients
1
Homemade Pie Crust*
2
5 large egg yolks (use the whites in the meringue below)
3
1 and 1/3 cups (320ml) water
4
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
5
1/3 cup (38g) cornstarch
6
1/4 teaspoon salt
7
1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice
8
1 Tablespoon lemon zest
9
2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
10
5 large egg whites, at room temperature
11
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
12
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
13
1/8 teaspoon salt
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