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- Prepare the Pie Crust:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring with a fork until the dough begins to come together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times until it forms a smooth ball. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to chill.
Once chilled, roll the dough out on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the dough into the pie dish and trim any excess dough, leaving a small overhang. Crimp the edges to form a decorative border.
Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork to prevent it from puffing up while baking. Line the crust with parchment paper or aluminum foil, then fill it with pie weights or dried beans to keep the crust in place.
Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove the weights and parchment paper and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes to ensure the bottom is fully baked and crisp. Set aside to cool. - Make the Lemon Filling:
In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the water and stir until the mixture is smooth.
Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly until it thickens and becomes translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Gradually add about 1/2 cup of the hot sugar mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent them from curdling.
Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining sugar mixture and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for an additional 2-3 minutes until the filling is thickened.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.For Complete Cooking STEPS Please Head On Over To Next Page Or Open button (>) and don’t forget to SHARE with your Facebook friends ADVERTISEMENT
