Lemon Meringue Pie
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Ingredients
Lemon Pie Filling3 large egg whites (100 g) 1 cup orange juice - no pulp (248 g) 1 large lemon - zested/juiced (6 g + 46 g) ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g) ¼ cup corn starch (40 g) 2 tbsp water (30 g) 1 cup cream 10% (242 g) Optional: yellow food colouring |
Meringue Topping4 egg whites (132 g) 1 tsp cream of tartar (3 g) ⅓ cup icing sugar (40 g) Additional½ package Kinnikinnick Pie Crust - 1 thawed crust (195 g) |
Directions
Lemon Pie Filling
- In a medium size pot combine sugar, orange juice, lemon zest and lemon juice. Whisk over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Add cream and whisk until combined.
- Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl to create a paste, add to lemon mixture. Continue to whisk over medium heat until mixture thickens (approx. 15 minutes).
- Remove thickened mixture from heat and place in a bowl to cool slightly.
Meringue Topping
- In medium bowl mix egg whites until medium peaks.
- Add cream of tartar and icing sugar. Continue to mix egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Assembly
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place thawed Kinnikinnick Pie Crust on baking tray. Pierce bottom of crust with a fork to prevent air pocket from forming.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes.
- Remove pie crust from oven and cool slightly.
- Fill Pie Crust with warm Lemon Filling. Use a spatula to spread evenly.
- Use a piping bag or spoon to spread Meringue Topping. Cover the entire top of pie and bring to edges of Pie Crust.
- Return filled pie to oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes until Meringue is golden brown
Yields: 1 Pie
Tips & Variations
- For an alternative pie crust try our Flaky Pie Dough Recipe using Kinnikinnick all Purpose Flour Blend.