Easy Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

We have for you an amazing Lemon Meringue Pie recipe that is sure to put a smile on the faces of your loved ones.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 1 pie

Ingredients:
- 4 eggs, separated
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 (9 inch) pie crust, (pre-made)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Begin by preheating your oven to 325 degrees. In a heavy saucepan, combine 1 ½ cup sugar, salt, and 1 ½ cups water. Place on high heat, and bring mixture to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and 1/3 cup water into a smooth paste. Whisk paste gradually into boiling sugar mixture, boiling until it is thick and clear. Stir constantly, and remove from heat. In a small bowl, whisk your 4 egg yolks and lemon juice. Gradually whisk in the egg yolk and lemon juice mixture into the sugar mixture. At this point you should return the sugar mixture to the stove, and bring it to a boil (stirring constantly). Remove mixture from heat. Stir in 2 tsp. lemon zest and 3 tbsp. butter. Place mixture in the fridge until it reaches lukewarm temperature. In a large glass, combine egg whites and salt. Whip until a foam is created. Add ½ cup of sugar, still whipping. Beat until the whites create “stiff” peaks. Stir ¾ cup of meringue into your lukewarm filling, spooning the filling into your 9 inch pie crust. Cover the filling/pie with the remaining meringue. Bake in preheated oven for fifteen (15) minutes, until meringue browns. Cool for 1 hour before serving.