Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie

This classic Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie features a perfectly tart and creamy lemon filling nestled in a flaky crust, topped with a cloud of sweet, toasted meringue.

Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie

Ingredients:

How To Make Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie:

1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Step 2: Prepare Lemon Filling Base: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the 1 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. Step 3: Cook Filling: Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, the juice and zest of 2 lemons, and 2 tablespoons butter. Cook the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until it comes to a boil.
4. Step 4: Temper Egg Yolks: Place the 4 beaten egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot sugar mixture from the saucepan.
5. Step 5: Thicken Filling: Whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the remaining sugar mixture in the saucepan. Bring it back to a boil, continuing to stir constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove it from heat immediately.
6. Step 6: Fill Crust: Pour the hot lemon filling into the baked 9-inch pastry shell.
7. Step 7: Prepare Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, whip the 4 egg whites until they become foamy. Gradually add the 6 tablespoons of white sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
8. Step 8: Top and Bake: Spread the meringue over the hot pie filling, making sure to seal the edges of the meringue directly onto the crust all the way around.2 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the meringue is a beautiful golden brown.