Best Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon meringue pie is believed to have originated in the United Kingdom in the late 19th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Best Lemon Meringue Pie
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the pie crust by rolling it out and placing it in a pie dish.
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In a saucepan, combine the lemon filling ingredients (lemon juice, cornstarch, water, sugar, and salt). Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
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Pour the lemon filling into the pie crust.
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In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat.
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Spread the meringue topping over the lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
