Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prepared pie shell
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 cups hot water
- 2/3 cup lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
- 3 egg whites
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools before starting.
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually stir in hot water until smooth, then cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat and add lemon juice; mix well.
- Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl; temper with the hot lemon mixture, then return to saucepan for an additional minute of cooking.
- Preheat oven and pour lemon filling into the prepared pie shell.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over the filling, sealing edges to prevent shrinking, and bake according to pie shell instructions or until golden brown.
- Cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 79mg