Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 medium lemons (juiced and zested)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9-inch) prepared pie crust, baked
4 egg whites, room temperature
1 cup sugar (meringue)
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Combine sugar, flour, cornstarch, salt, and water in a saucepan
Add lemon juice and zest, bring to a simmer
Cook until thickened, 10-12 minutes
Remove from heat, stir in butter and egg yolks
Pour into cooled baked pie crust
Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form
Gradually add sugar, beating until glossy, stiff peaks
Spread meringue over filling, sealing edges
Toast under oven broiler for 2-3 minutes until golden
Notes
Always use fresh lemon juice for maximum flavor
Caster sugar can replace white sugar
Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days
Ensure meringue covers filling completely to prevent weeping
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg