no-fail lemon meringue pie

How To Make no-fail lemon meringue pie

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  Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 350. For the pie filling, whisk the room temperature egg yolks and set aside.
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  Step 2
  In a saucepan on the stove (without heat), whisk together the sugar, corn starch, and salt.
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  Step 3
  Whisk in the water, lemon juice, and zest.
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  Step 4
  Turn on the heat to medium. Continue to whisk slowly until it has small bubbles around the edges or it’s lightly thickened (whichever comes first). Then turn off the heat.
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  Step 5
  Add a 1/4 cup of the hot mixture to the whisked egg yolks and whisk briskly. Add another 1/4 cup of the hot mixture and whisk well again. 
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  Step 6
  Add the warm egg yolk mixture to the saucepan with the rest of the hot filling. Whisk briskly until it’s combined.
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  Step 7
  Turn the heat back onto medium. Continue to cook for 2 - 4 min, stirring lightly, until the mixture thickens.
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  Step 8
  Turn off the heat and add the butter. Stir until butter is completely melted and well combined.
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  Step 9
  Pour filling into the baked pie shell and smooth it out.
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  Step 10
  To make the meringue, with a mixer, whisk together the egg whites on medium speed for a minute until they look foamy. Then, add a 1/4 tsp cream of tartar. Turn the mixer to medium-high and continue to mix. 
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  Step 11
  After 2 to 3 minutes of mixing at medium-high, soft peaks should begin to form. When soft peaks form, gradually add the sugar and continue to mix on medium-high. 
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  Step 12
  After all of the sugar is combined, continue to mix on medium-high for 2 to 3 minutes or until stiff peaks appear to form. At this point check your meringue. You’ll know it's ready because the meringue will have a sheen to it and will hold its shape (such as a stiff curl). 
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  Step 13
  Add meringue to the top of the hot filling in the pie shell. Spread it to the edges until it is well sealed with the crust.
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  Step 14
  Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. The meringue should be nice and toasty when it comes out of the oven. Let it cool completely on a wire rack. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. 
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