How to Make Lemon Meringue Pie

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 475°F (245°F).

   You can do this using a pastry blender or two crisscrossing knives.
   
   Keep cutting the mixture resembles small peas. , Sprinkle the water into the flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
   
   Keep tossing the mixture with a fork until it is moistened and starts to leave the sides of the bowl. , Work on top of a floured surface to prevent sticking, and do not overwork the pastry. , The dough is ready when it is firm, cold, but pliable.
   
   This will give you a nice, flaky crust., If needed, lightly dust your rolling pin with flour to prevent the dough from sticking. , Poke the bottom of the crust a few times with a fork, and finish the edges.You can do this by rolling the edges slightly, and pinching them to create a fluted design. , Take it out of the oven, and set it aside to cool. ,, Keep whisking until the flour and cornstarch are dissolved.
   
   Don't turn on the stove just yet. , Keep whisking it through so that it doesn't scorch. , Add the mixture slowly, beating it in with a whisk.
   
   Save the egg whites to make the meringue topping. , Continue whisking the mixture.
   
   It will take about 1 minute for it to thicken. , Keep stirring until butter is melted.
   
   For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract., Don't store it in the fridge; you want the filling to be still warm when you spoon the meringue on top. , You can do this in a glass bowl with a handheld mixer, or in a food processor fitted with whisk beaters. , As you continue to beat, the egg whites will fluff up and turn white.
   
   For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract., The mixture while be thick, however, sort of like jello. , Make sure that it covers the entire surface, from edge to edge.
   
   If you'd like, gently tap the surface with the back of a wooden spoon to make the "peaks."
   
   If you added peaks to your meringue, the grooves will still be white, but the ridges will be golden brown. ,,
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   Step 2: Combine the flour and salt in a medium bowl

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   Step 3: then cut in the shortening.

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   Step 4: Toss the flour mixture with water.

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   Step 5: Roll the pastry into a ball and flatten it into a thick disk.

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   Step 6: Wrap the thick disk plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30 to 45 minutes.

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   Step 7: Roll the dough out into a 13-inch (33.02 centimeters) disk.Work on top of a lightly-floured surface.

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   Step 8: Place the dough into a 9-inch (22.86 centimeters) pie pan.

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   Step 9: Bake the crust for 8 to 10 minutes or until it turns a light

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    Step 10: golden brown.

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    Step 11: Reduce the oven's heat to 350°F (175°C).

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    Step 12: In a medium-sized saucepan

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    Step 13: whisk together the sugar

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    Step 14: cornstarch

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    Step 15: and salt

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    Step 16: then slowly add the water.

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    Step 17: Cook the mixture over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil.

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    Step 18: Beat the egg yolks together in a bowl

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    Step 19: then add ½ cup (120 milliliters) of the hot mixture to the yolks.

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    Step 20: Add the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan

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    Step 21: return it to a boil

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    Step 22: and cook until it thickens.

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    Step 23: Remove the saucepan from heat and add the butter

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    Step 24: lemon juice

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    Step 25: and lemon zest.

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    Step 26: Pour the mixture into the pie shell and set it aside.

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    Step 27: Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until they turn foamy.

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    Step 28: Add the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time

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    Step 29: and continue beating.

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    Step 30: Continue beating until the mixture stands in stiff peaks

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    Step 31: about 1 to 2 minutes.If you are using a food processor

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    Step 32: you may not see any stiff peaks.

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    Step 33: Spoon meringue the pie filling while the filling is still hot.Remove the plastic wrap first

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    Step 34: then spoon the meringue onto the filling.

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    Step 35: Bake the pie for about 10 minutes or until the topping is golden.

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    Step 36: Remove the pie from the oven

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    Step 37: and let it cool for 2 hours before serving.Store any leftover pie in the fridge.

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    Step 38: Finished.

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