James Martin Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
Craving a zesty dessert? Try This James Martin Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe. It's a classic pie that mixes the tangy taste of lemons with sweet meringue, all inside a buttery crust.
Ingredients
For The Pie Pastry:
- 100 g Butter
- 200 g Plain flour
- 2 tablespoon caster sugar
- 1 Egg
For The Filling:
- Lemon curd
For The Meringue:
- 6 egg whites
- 300 g caster sugar
Instructions
For the Pastry:
- Place flour in a bowl. Add butter and rub until crumbly.
- Mix in egg and water, knead until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.
For the Tart:
- Grease tart tins. Roll out pastry, line tins, chill, and blind bake for 20 minutes, then cool.
- Fill with lemon curd.
For the Meringue:
- Heat sugar in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Whip egg whites until stiff. Add hot sugar, whip, and pipe over the tart.
- Use a blowtorch to add colour.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for a zesty flavour.
- Make sure to pre-bake the pie crust.
- Whip meringue to stiff peaks for a beautiful finish.