Birds Lemon Pie Filling & Meringue Mix - 6x24ptn

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This is a long post full of helpful tips, step-by-step photos and a troubleshooting guide to achieve the pie, every time.

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Egg yolks –act as an emulsifier in the pastry, keeping in moisture and adding tenderness to the crumb. When your water is boiling reduce the heat and whisk in the cornflour and lemon mix until it begins to thicken, this should take 2-3 minutes. The full recipe card (including ingredient quantities and method) can be found at the bottom of the post. With a crisp and buttery shortcrust pastry base, a smooth and creamy lemon filling and clouds of fluffy Italian meringue, it is sweet, zingy and impossible to resist! or oil on your equipment can interfere with the egg whites and prevent them from forming perfectly stiff peaks.While Italian meringue is a little more time-consuming than regular meringue, it is still super easy to make and worth the extra effort.

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Dampen the strip before lining the tin with the pastry circle, making sure you don't trap any air underneath it. I love to bake with Meyer lemons which are more fragrant and a touch sweeter than regular lemons which make them perfect for this dessert. isn't - they're either overly sweet and taste of nothing or there's that revolting metallic after-taste of synthetic lemon 'flavouring'. To make the lemon filling, whisk the egg yolks in a small bowl or measuring jug and set aside for later.Once the sugar syrup is incorporated, add the cream of tartar and continue to beat the meringue for around 5 minutes, until the mixture is thick, glossy and holds its shape without falling. Stirring continually and adding 1 tablespoon at a time, add 3-5 tablespoons of the hot lemon mixture to the beaten egg yolks. Lemon meringue pie was a real treat when I was growing up and still is one of my favourite deserts, these individual pies are designed for the smaller family or greedy couple. But what I am referring to in this recipe is regular dairy milk from the refrigerator section in the supermarket. Whisk the egg white, slowly add 56g caster sugar to make the meringue, spread gently over the lemon mixture and cook in a very cool oven until the meringue is crispy.

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This filling relies on the cornflour (as well as the egg yolks and butter) to thicken, so it also helps to measure the ingredients accurately. Now line your cases (4X 10cm) using a spare bit of pastry to push into the corners without stretching the pastry too much. When ready, the mixture will coat the back of a spoon and leave a line if you run your finger through it. or oils on your equipment can interfere with the egg whites and prevent them from forming perfectly stiff peaks. For perfectly fluffy meringue, make sure you use clean, dry equipment and make sure there are no traces of egg yolk in the egg whites.The photo above is a great guide for when you are in the supermarket, but for full ingredient quantities and methods, please scroll down to the detailed recipe card below! Make ahead –make the base and filling the day before and top with the meringue when you are ready to serve. Alternatively, place the pie in an oven at least 20cm away from a hot grill/broiler and heat until the meringue is browned, but not burnt.

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You just don’t get that in the oven and it adds a lovely bitterness which balances the sweet and sour. Meanwhile, for the lemon curd, mix together the sugar, cornflour and enough water to make a paste, in a large bowl. Transfer the meringue into a piping bag (with a plain nozzle) and pipe the meringue on top of the lemon curd. This recipe serves four but you can make split it up and make two tarts on one day and then make up two tarts on another day. Equipment and preparation: You will need a free-standing mixer with a balloon whisk attachment and a culinary thermometer.

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). Let the pie sit in the tin for 30 mins, then remove and leave for at least another 30 mins-1 hr before slicing. Everything is thickened to a custard-like consistency using cornflour,so that the filling holds its shape when cut. If you don’t have a blowtorch, place it under a hot grill/broiler (at least 20cm distance from the hot element to prevent burning) for a few minutes, until browned. Bring the 225ml of water to the boil on the stove and whilst it is coming to temperature whisk together the cornflour, lemon zest and lemon juice.