Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• Serving Size : 6
• 2 eggs – separated
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest – grated
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/4 cups boiling water
• 1 pie crust (9-inch)
• 3 tablespoons sugar

Method

1. In a heavy saucepan, beat egg yolks with lemon juice and zest.
2. Place under low heat.
3. Beat in flour, 1 cup sugar, and butter.
4. Add boiling water, cook and stir until mixture thickens.
5. Pour into prepared pie crust.
6. Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
7. Gradually add 3 tablespoons sugar.
8. Spread over filling.
9. Bake at 450 degrees until meringue is browned.

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