SoulfulT How To Make Lemon Meringue Pie

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole grain crust

💰Cheaper: graham cracker crust

Graham cracker crust is often more affordable and easier to prepare.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness while brown sugar provides a richer flavor.

egg whites

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

💰Cheaper: powdered egg whites

Aquafaba is a vegan alternative that whips similarly to egg whites.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free option that adds a unique flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Prepare the pie crust (previously made and chilled) and roll it out.

Place the crust in the pie dish and poke holes in it to prevent puffing.

Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.

In a pot, combine 1 cup sugar, 1.5 cups cold water, 0.5 cup lemon juice, and 6 tablespoons cornstarch over medium-high heat.

Stir the mixture continuously until it thickens.

Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the thickened mixture and stir until melted.

In a separate bowl, combine 4 egg whites and 0.5 cup sugar to make the meringue.

Temper the egg yolks by slowly adding some of the hot lemon mixture to them, then combine back into the pot.

Add 2 teaspoons of lemon zest to the mixture and stir.

Pour the lemon filling into the baked pie crust and top with the meringue.

Cooking Techniques

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