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Lemon Pie

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A tangy and sweet lemon pie with a buttery crust.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 9-inch pie crust, pre-baked
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 large egg yolks, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Whipped cream or meringue for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in water until smooth.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  4. Gradually whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, then return all to the saucepan. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  6. Pour filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Top with whipped cream or meringue if desired.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes if using meringue, or chill for at least 2 hours if using whipped cream.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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