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Certainly! Here's a simple recipe for lemon meringue pie:

Ingredients:

  • 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 4 large egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in the water and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Allow it to boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks until they are well combined. Gradually whisk about half a cup of the hot lemon mixture into the egg yolks to temper them. Then, pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan, whisking constantly.
  5. Return the saucepan to the heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and lemon zest until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  6. Pour the lemon filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add in the ½ cup of granulated sugar, a tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat on high speed. Beat until stiff peaks form and the meringue is glossy.
  8. Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges of the pie crust. You can use the back of a spoon to create decorative peaks on the meringue.
  9. Bake the pie in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
  10. Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

That's it! You now have a delicious homemade lemon meringue pie. Enjoy!