Lunch: Lemon Meringue Pie with Graham Crust

Recipe by /contributors/jeanne-kelley Graham crusts typically start with crushed graham crackers. Here, graham flour gives the crust a nutty flavor and hearty texture.

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Health benefits of Lemon Meringue Pie with Graham Crust

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat graham flour (such as Bob's Red Mill whole grain stone-ground graham flour)
1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °. Butter bottom and sides of 9-inch-diameter glass pie plate. Stir first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Gradually add butter, stirring until moist clumps form. Press dough evenly onto bottom and up sides of prepared pie plate. Bake crust until golden brown and firm to touch, about 20 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.

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