Lemon Meringue Slab Pie Food

THE BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• For the pie crust: Pulse the flour, shortening, sugar, salt and vinegar in a food processor until the mixture looks like damp sand, about 10 pulses. Add the butter and pulse until you can still see large pea-sized pieces. Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons ice water and pulse until the dough begins to come together. Pinch the dough; if it doesn't hold together, add up to 3 more tablespoons ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together when pinched. Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap and dump the dough onto the plastic. Using the edges of the plastic, press the dough into a disc. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and preferably overnight. (Freeze up to 2 months.)
• On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough out into a 13-inch round. Place in a 9-inch pie dish, gently pressing the dough into the edges and letting the excess dough drape over the sides. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Trim any excess dough with a paring knife and crimp the edges decoratively or press them down with the tines of a fork. Prick the dough on the bottom all over with a fork. Place a sheet of parchment paper inside the dough and fill with pie weights or uncooked rice or beans. Bake for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the parchment and weights and bake until the crust is deep golden brown on the edges and lightly golden in the center, 10 to 12 minutes more. Let the crust cool to room temperature.
• For the filling: Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan. Add the lemon juice and 1 1/2 cups water and whisk to combine. Whisk the egg yolks in a separate medium bowl. Place the sugar mixture over medium heat and cook, continuing to gently whisk, until the mixture begins to bubble and is extremely thick. Temper the eggs yolks by slowly adding half of the hot sugar mixture to the yolks while constantly whisking. Add the tempered yolks to the saucepan and return to the heat. Bring the mixture back to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and lemon zest until completely melted and incorporated. Pour the filling directly into the pie crust and cover with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface of the filling (see Cook's Note). Refrigerate while you make the meringue.
• For the meringue: Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment along with the sugar, cream of tartar and salt. Whisk together to combine. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture feels hot to the touch. Transfer the bowl to the mixer and add the vanilla. Whisk on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Remove the plastic wrap from the pie and gently mound the meringue on top of the filling. Use an offset spatula to make sure the meringue completely covers the filling and meets the crust all around the edges. (This will seal in the filling and help prevent weeping.) Use the offset spatula to create swirls and peaks in the meringue. Toast the meringue using a kitchen torch or broil in the oven until golden brown, keeping an eye on the meringue if broiling, 1 to 2 minutes. Refrigerate the pie until the filling is completely cool and set, about 4 hours.

LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12-inch tart pan with removable bottom with some oil.
• Pulse the butter, sugar, salt and cookies in a food processor until combined. Firmly press the crumb mixture into the prepared tart pan (the mixture will come only halfway up the sides). Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
• For the filling: In a heavy saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the milk and 1 cup water and continue to whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking, until the mixture comes to a boil, 3 to 5 minutes; it will start to thicken to a custard-like texture.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Gradually mix the yolks into the thickened cornstarch mixture in the saucepan. Continue to whisk until combined, then remove from the heat. Whisk in the butter and lemon zest and juice. Let cool slightly, then whisk in the tequila. Cover the filling with plastic wrap and set aside.
• For the meringue: With an electric mixer in a large bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. On slow speed, gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form, another 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour the filling into the tart pan and spread over the crust. Pipe dollops of the meringue with peaks all atop the filling in circles. Bake until the meringue peaks turn light brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Chill the tart until completely set, about 1 hour.

LEMON MERINGUE SLAB PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F and spray a 10x15x1-inch jelly roll with cooking spray.
• Roll out the pie crusts until they are about ⅛ of an inch thick. You should be able to lay them on the cookie sheet and they will reach a little over ½ way with extra laying over the edges. The middle of the crusts will overlap like a ven diagram. You will have what looks like a big oval.
• Use your fingers to press the middle crusts together and then roll the edges together and crimp them together to form a little wall.
• Use a fork to prick the pie crust every 2 inches so that the crust doesn't shrink when baked.
• Brush the 1 Tablespoon of melted butter all over the crust and then sprinkle the edges with 1 Tablespoon of granulated white sugar.
• Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes until it is golden brown. Remove from the oven and reduce the temperature to 350°F.
• While the crust is baking, separate the large eggs, placing the yolks in a medium-sized mixing bowl and the egg whites in a large, dry metal bowl.
• Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and ½ teaspoon lemon juice together on medium speed until foamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Slowly add in the ½ cup granulated white sugar, beating on medium speed, until the sugar is incorporated. Continue to beat until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form, about 10 minutes.
• While the eggs are beating, whisk together the 1½ cups granulated white sugar, cornstarch, flour, lemon zest, and sea salt in a medium-sized saucepan.
• Add in the whole milk and lemon juice and whisk until combined.
• Cook over medium to medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a boil.
• Add in 3 Tablespoons of salted butter and whisk until the butter is melted and incorporated into the mixture.
• Remove ½ cup of the lemon mixture and gradually whisk it into the egg yolks.
• Once completely incorporated, begin to pour the yolk mixture back into the lemon mixture, a little at a time, whisking continuously.
• Return the mixture to boiling, whisking continually, and heat until the mixture is thickened. This should only take a few minutes.
• Pour the mixture into the middle of the baked crust and gently spread it out to the edges with an offset spatula.
• Scoop the meringue on top of the hot lemon filling. Start by scooping spoonfuls onto the edges of the filling and then place the rest, by spoonfuls, all over the middle. Use a spoon to gently spread the meringue to the edges of the crust to seal the pie and then all over the rest of the top of the pie until it is completely covered.
• Bake at 350°F for 11 to 13 minutes until the meringue is golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool for an hour at room temperature (do not remove from the jelly roll pan).
• Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving

ULTIMATE LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• For the pastry, put the plain flour, butter, icing sugar, egg yolk (save the white for the meringue) and 1 tbsp cold water into a food processor. Pulse until the mix starts to bind - make sure the mix is not overworked.
• Tip the pastry onto a lightly floured surface, gather together until smooth, then roll out and line a 23 x 2.5cm loose-bottom fluted flan tin. Trim and neaten the edges. Press pastry into the flutes. The pastry is quite rich, so don't worry if it cracks, just press it back together. Prick the base with a fork, line with foil, shiny side down, and chill for 30 mins-1 hr (or overnight).
• Put a baking sheet in the oven and heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Bake the pastry case 'blind' (filled with dry beans) for 15 mins, then remove the foil and bake a further 5-8 mins until the pastry is pale golden and cooked. Set aside. Can be done a day ahead. Lower the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
• While the pastry bakes, prepare the filling. Mix the cornflour, golden caster sugar and lemon zest in a medium saucepan. Strain and stir in the lemon juice gradually. Make the orange juice up to 200ml with water and strain into the pan. Cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth.
• Once the mixture bubbles, remove from the heat and beat in the butter until melted. Beat the egg yolks (save white for meringue) and the whole egg together, stir into the pan and return to a medium heat. Keep stirring vigorously for a few minutes, until the mixture thickens and plops from the spoon. (It will bubble, but doesn't curdle.) Take off the heat and set aside while you make the meringue.
• Put the egg whites in a large bowl. Whisk to soft peaks, then add 100g of the golden caster sugar a spoonful at a time, whisking between each addition without overbeating. Whisk in the cornflour, then add the remaining 100g of sugar as before until smooth and thick.
• Quickly reheat the filling and pour it into the pastry case. Immediately put spoonfuls of meringue around the edge of the filling (if you start in the middle, the meringue may sink), then spread so it just touches the pastry (this will anchor it and help stop it sliding). Pile the rest into the centre, spreading so it touches the surface of the hot filling (and starts to cook), then give it all a swirl.
• Return to the oven for 18-20 mins until the meringue is crisp and slightly coloured. Let the pie sit in the tin for 30 mins, then remove and leave for at least another 30 mins-1 hr before slicing. Eat the same day.

MEYER LEMON MERINGUE SLAB PIE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Get out sheet pan (15x10x10) and set aside. Remove pie crusts from their pouches and unroll onto lightly floured surface, stacking the rolls on top of each. Roll to 17x12" rectangle. Fit into the pan you set aside-fold extra crust under and slightly onto top edges. "pinch" around crust. Poke holes with fork on sides and bottom and sprinkle edges with the reserved 2 tsp sugar. Bake 7-10 minutes, depending on oven until light golden; remove from oven and cool completely
• 2. Reduce oven temp to 325.In a small bowl beat the 5 egg yolks with a whisk and set by pan. Then, In large saucepot mix the 2 1/2 cups of sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Cook over medium-high, stirring constantly. Heat to boiling; boil 1 minute and stir until bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat and gradually beat in yolk mix with a whisk, into hot mix-cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it gently boils. Cook 2 minutes longer, and keep stirring. Should be very smooth-if not, quickly run thru strainer, then stir in butter. Keep warm
• 3. Prepare meringue; beat the 6 egg whites, then add vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed about 1 minute or until soft peaks form. Gradually add the 3/4 cup of sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating on hi speed about 5 minutes or until glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
• 4. Pour hot lemon filling you set aside into the baked pie shell and immediately drop spoonfuls of the meringue onto the hot lemon filling,spreading over top completely as well as to the edges to seal the meringue and prevent shrinkage
• 5. Bake 20-25 minutes (depending on oven) until meringue is lightly golden brown. If desired, temp to 160 degrees. Cool on rack 1 hr and then refrigerate 3-4 hrs or until filling is set. Keep refrigerated.

LEMON MERINGUE SLAB PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Remove pie crusts from pouches. On lightly floured surface, unroll and stack crusts one on top of the other. Roll to 17x12-inch rectangle. Fit crust into 15x10x1-inch pan, pressing firmly into corners and sides. Fold extra crust underneath and slightly on top edges of pan; poke bottom and sides of crust with fork. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown; remove from oven, and cool completely. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, mix 2 1/2 cups sugar, the cornstarch and salt. Stir in water, lemon peel and lemon juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat. Heat to boiling; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat. In small bowl, beat egg yolks with whisk. Gradually beat about 1/2 cup hot mixture into egg yolks. Gradually stir yolk mixture into hot mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to gently boil. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter; cover and keep warm. In large bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed about 1 minute or until soft peaks form. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed about 5 minutes or until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is completely dissolved. Pour hot lemon filling into baked pie shell. Immediately drop spoonfuls of meringue onto hot lemon filling, and carefully spread meringue to cover top completely, spreading to edge of crust to seal well and prevent shrinkage. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until meringue is light golden brown and temperature reaches 160°F. Cool on cooling rack 1 hour. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or until filling is set. Store in refrigerator.

CLASSIC LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add 3 tablespoons cold water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , Roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer crust to pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned., Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and lemon zest. Gradually stir in lemon juice just until combined. Pour into the crust., For meringue, in a saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in cold water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is clear. Transfer to a bowl; cool., Beat egg whites and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat in cornstarch mixture on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edge to crust., Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.