How to Store Lemon Meringue Pie
Set the uncovered pie on a rack to cool for 1 hour.. Place the uncovered pie in the refrigerator for 3-6 hours.. Cut the pie with a wet knife after cooling it for at least 3 hours.
Steps
Set the uncovered pie on a rack to cool for 1 hour.
Set the uncovered pie on a rack to cool for 1 hour.
Place the uncovered pie in the refrigerator for 3-6 hours.
Place the uncovered pie in the refrigerator for 3-6 hours.
Cut the pie with a wet knife after cooling it for at least 3 hours.
Cut the pie with a wet knife after cooling it for at least 3 hours.
Avoid storing the pie outside of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours.
Avoid storing the pie outside of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours.
Insert 3 toothpicks into the pie to support the plastic wrap.
Insert 3 toothpicks into the pie to support the plastic wrap.
Drape a piece of plastic wrap over the toothpicks and pie.
Drape a piece of plastic wrap over the toothpicks and pie.
Store the pie in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Store the pie in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Avoid placing the pie in the freezer at any point.
Avoid placing the pie in the freezer at any point.
Add the meringue to the pie 10 minutes after you take it out of the oven.
Add the meringue to the pie 10 minutes after you take it out of the oven.
Spread the meringue across the pie so that it's touching the crust.
Spread the meringue across the pie so that it's touching the crust.
Watch the pie while it's in the oven to avoid overbaking.
Watch the pie while it's in the oven to avoid overbaking.
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