As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to start planning for those delightful dinners filled with laughter, family, and, of course, delicious desserts! Among the many classic treats, lemon meringue pie stands out with its bright, zesty flavor and fluffy, sweet meringue topping. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply want to enjoy a slice of sunshine in your home, this recipe for the perfect homemade lemon meringue pie will surely impress your guests and bring smiles all around.

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 5-6 tablespoons ice water

For the Lemon Filling:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups water
• 3 large egg yolks (beaten)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
• Zest of 1 lemon

For the Meringue Topping:

• 3 large egg whites
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crust

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Cut in Butter: Add the chilled, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add Water: Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Avoid overworking the dough.
4. Chill: Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Roll and Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool.

Step 2: Make the Lemon Filling

1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in the water until smooth.
2. Cook: Cook over medium heat, stirring often until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute until thickened.
3. Add Egg Yolks: Remove from heat. Gradually whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks to temper them, then whisk the yolk mixture back into the saucepan. Return to low heat and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Add Butter and Lemon: Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust.

Step 3: Prepare the Meringue

1. Beat Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
2. Add Sugar: Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: Assemble and Bake

1. Top the Pie: Spoon the meringue over the lemon filling, making sure to spread it to the edges to seal and prevent shrinking.
2. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
3. Cool: Allow to cool at room temperature for about 2 hours before slicing.

Serving Tips

Serve slices of this stunning lemon meringue pie chilled or at room temperature. For an added holiday touch, garnish with fresh mint or add a sprinkle of grated lemon zest on top.

Conclusion

This homemade lemon meringue pie is not just a dessert; it’s a celebration of flavors and textures that embodies the spirit of the holiday season. With its tangy filling and fluffy topping, it serves as a perfect ending to your festive feasts. Whether it’s a family gathering or an intimate dinner, this pie will soon become a holiday classic in your home. Enjoy a slice of sunshine and cheer this season!

Happy baking, and may your holiday gatherings be filled with joy and delicious treats! 🍋🥧✨

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(Family Features) Whether your festivities include immediate family or bring together relatives from around the country, the holidays are about making memories with loved ones. From the first days of the season to the last, many families spend their precious time together with favorite activities and the best foods the holidays have to offer.

This year, you can change things up and start new traditions with a fresh ingredient like Envy apples, which provide an easy way to update classics due to their sweet taste and availability. The sweet, sophisticated flavor; uplifting, fresh aroma; delightfully satisfying crunch; beautiful appearance; and naturally white flesh that doesn’t brown as quickly as other apples all lend themselves to shareable recipes like this Apple Wreath Salad or Roasted Apple Macaroni and Cheese, both perfect for holiday parties.

Because cherished memories are made with sweet ingredients, you can turn cozy movie nights into festive and memorable events year after year by pairing Hallmark Channel’s popular “Countdown to Christmas” holiday movies with delicious desserts like Apple Custard Sponge Trifle and Brown Butter Apple Pie.

Find more memory-making recipes at EnvyApple.com.

Apple Custard Sponge Trifle

Servings: 8-10

• 6 Envy apples
• 2 tablespoons golden caster sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, water
• 1 tablespoon corn flour
• 1 large plain sponge cake
• 2 cups vanilla bean custard
• 1/2 cup caramel or butterscotch sauce, plus additional for garnish, divided
• 1/2 cup creamfresh apple slices
• fresh strawberry slices

1. Peel, core and dice apples; place in large saucepan. Add caster sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 cup water. Simmer apples 5-8 minutes until tender.
2. Combine corn flour and remaining water. Stir corn flour mixture into apples until apples are syrupy.
3. Cut sponge cake into 2-centimeter diced pieces. Arrange 1/3 of sponge pieces in base of serving bowl. Add half of cinnamon apple pieces, including syrupy juices. Add 1 cup custard and drizzle with 1/4 cup caramel sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients, finishing with sponge cake; chill.
4. Whip cream and spoon dollops over sponge cake to cover top. Garnish with apple slices, strawberry slices and caramel sauce.

Apple Wreath Salad

Recipe courtesy of “The Produce Moms” (@theproducemoms)

Balsamic Dressing:

• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salad:

• 10 ounces baby arugula
• 3 Envy apples, sliced
• 9 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
• 3 ounces pomegranate arils
• 3 ounces pecans, toasted

1. To make balsamic dressing: In small serving bowl, whisk honey, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
2. Place dressing bowl in center of large board or platter. Arrange arugula around dressing bowl in wreath shape.
3. Place apple slices on top of arugula. Sprinkle on goat cheese, pomegranate arils and pecans.

Brown Butter Apple Pie

Streusel Topping:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Filling:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 pounds Envy apples, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 deep dish frozen pie shell

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. To make streusel topping: Mix flour, chopped pecans and light brown sugar. Stir in butter using fingertips until incorporated with small lumps of butter visible. Refrigerate.
3. To make filling: In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until amber, stirring often. Set aside to cool. In large bowl, stir sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla and flour using spatula. Pour brown butter over apples and mix, scraping skillet with rubber spatula to incorporate brown butter bits.
4. Place frozen pie shell on baking sheet. Add 2 cups apple mixture into shell, gently pressing apple slices for even base. Add remaining apple slices and gently press. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over apples.
5. Bake 30 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 350 F and bake 35-45 minutes until topping is golden and apples feel tender when pierced with fork.

Roasted Apple Macaroni and Cheese

• Salted water
• 1 pound macaroni noodles
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 Envy apple, peeled and diced
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups milk
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup Romano cheese, grated
• 1 cup gruyere cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire

Topping:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add noodles and cook until just tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In large pot over high heat, melt butter then saute diced apple until caramelized and tender. Sprinkle in flour and stir. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
3. Whisk in heavy cream and milk; bring to boil, whisking frequently so milk doesn’t burn.
4. Once boiling, turn heat to low and whisk in cheddar cheese, Romano cheese, gruyere cheese, salt and Worcestershire. Continue whisking until cheese is melted thoroughly.
5. Carefully pour mixture into large blender and blend on high until smooth.
6. Pour cheese sauce over noodles and stir.
7. Pour macaroni and cheese into 9-by-13-inch pan and spread evenly.
8. Heat oven to broil.
9. To make topping: In medium bowl, melt butter and stir in panko breadcrumbs.
10. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over macaroni and cheese; broil until golden brown.

SOURCE:
Envy Apples

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A Sweet, Melty Holiday Sandwich

(Family Features) All that holiday hustle and bustle can work up some real hunger. Between decorating, baking and preparing for entertaining, hosts often earn an afternoon snack.

When you and your loved ones need a boost of energy before guests arrive, turn to a fresh ingredient like Envy apples, which provide an easy way to whip up a delicious sandwich due to their sweet taste and availability. The sweet, sophisticated flavor; uplifting, fresh aroma; delightfully satisfying crunch; beautiful appearance; and naturally white flesh all lend themselves to this Apple Cranberry Havarti Melt. As a quick, simple way to reenergize before the big party, it’s a perfect snack the whole family can enjoy together.

Visit EnvyApple.com to find more holiday-worthy recipes from breakfast and snacks to the main course and sweet desserts.

Watch video to see how to make this recipe!

Apple Cranberry Havarti Melt
Servings: 4

• 2          tablespoons melted butter
• 8          oat-wheat bread slices
• 1/2       cup cranberry sauce
• 12        ounces Havarti cheese
• 2          Envy apples

1. Preheat oven to 450 F.
2. Lightly butter one side of each bread slice and place on baking sheet butter side down. On side without butter, spread cranberry sauce on half of bread slices.
3. Slice Havarti cheese about 1/4-inch thick and place over cranberry layer. Thinly slice apples and layer over cheese. Top with remaining bread slices with butter side up.
4. Bake 5 minutes then carefully flip each sandwich. Bake 3-5 minutes until cheese is melty.

SOURCE:
Envy Apples

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