Lemon Zest Meringue Delight This refreshing lemon meringue pie features a zesty filling and a fluffy topping that will brighten up any occasion. Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups water 2 lemons, juiced and zested 2 tablespoons butter 4 egg yolks, beaten 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked 4 egg whites 6 tablespoons white sugar Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). To prepare the lemon filling, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Add water, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches a boil. Stir in butter. In a small bowl, gradually whisk 1/2 cup of the hot sugar mixture into the egg yolks. Then whisk this egg yolk mixture back into the remaining sugar mixture. Bring back to a boil and keep stirring until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and pour the filling into the baked pie crust. To make the meringue, whip the egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until they become foamy. Gradually add in the sugar, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue over the pie, ensuring to seal the edges at the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the meringue turns golden brown.
