Lemon Meringue Pie

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:37:07 GMT

Step 1

1. Prepare crust: whisk together flour, dry milk, sugar, and salt in a bowl

Step 2

2. Add shortening and butter, sue fingers to combine until well distributed and pea-size clumps form

Step 3

3. Stir in 2 tablespoons ice-cold water

Step 4

4. Add up to 2 more tablespoons water, as needed until dough comes together

Step 5

5. Knead 2 times on a floured surface. Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap. Chill 30 minutes

Step 6

6. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Unwrap dough; roll into an 11-inch circle on a floured surface

Step 7

7. Place inside a 9 inch glass pie plate. Crimp edges of dough; prick all over with a fork

Step 8

8. Bake at 425 degrees until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes

Step 9

9. Let cool while preparing filling

Step 10

10. Reduce oven temp to 375 degrees

Step 11

11. Prepare filling: whisk together eggs and egg white in a bowl

Step 12

12. Whisk together 1 ½ cups water, sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan.

Step 13

13. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Boil until mixture thickens, about 1 minute

Step 14

14. Remove from heat; slowly whisk mixture into eggs. Return to pan; cook over medium-low, stirring constantly, 1 minute

Step 15

15. Remove from heat; stir in zest, juice and butter until smooth. Pour into crust

Step 16

16. Prepare meringue: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes

Step 17

17. Add sugar, increase speed to high, and beat until stiff peaks form, 1 minute

Step 18

18. Spread meringue over hot filling to edge of crust

Step 19

19. Bake at 375 degrees until top is golden, about 10 minutes

Step 20

20. Cool for 2 hours

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