Name: Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 273 min
Ingredients: 9- inch baked pie crust (cooled); ⅓ cup cornstarch; 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar; 1 ½ cups warm water; 3 egg yolks; ⅓ cup freshly squeezed and strained lemon juice; 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ teaspoon lemon zest; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; 3 egg whites

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A family favorite classic, this Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe is filled with a homemade lemon filling and topped with a toasted meringue topping. A tasty summertime treat you can’t resist.

When I think of summer I think of all things lemon. You absolutely cannot go wrong with a good Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe, especially this one. It is so stinking good.

I started making Lemon Meringue Pie when I was younger as it was always a family hit, back then I was never a fan of the meringue, but now as an adult I have absolutely come to appreciate it.

This is the perfect dessert that you can make ahead and bring to any of your favorite gatherings such as picnics, potlucks or parties. There is no occasion that this wouldn’t work for.

With a tasty homemade lemon filling and all topped with a toasted meringue topping, you really cannot go wrong with this classic pie recipe. What is there not to like?

The hardest part about this pie is waiting for it to set up so you can dig in. But trust me, some things in life are really worth the wait – especially when it comes to food.

If you are looking for a classic treat that you can add to your recipe box, you need to make my Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe. This will be a summertime staple.

Some of my other favorite pie recipes we have on our site include: Custard Pie, Oreo Ice Cream Pie and Banana Cream Pie!

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

With baking staples this doesn’t call for anything unusual.
This is great for many occasions.
Super easy to throw together, the hardest part is waiting for it to set up!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM):

Baked pie crust
Cornstarch
All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
Warm water
Egg yolks
Lemon juice
Unsalted butter
Lemon zest
Egg whites

HOW TO MAKE A LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE, STEP BY STEP:

In a medium saucepan, combine the cornstarch, flour, sugar, and warm water.
Gently whisk together over medium heat, until the mixture begins to boil and becomes slightly translucent. This will take about 3-5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
Pour the egg yolks into the saucepan, stirring constantly over medium heat, for about 30 seconds to one minute.
Remove from the heat, add in the lemon juice, butter, and lemon zest.
Slowly stir into the mixture. Once the mixture is well combined, and the butter has thoroughly melted into the mixture, pour into the baked pie crust. Set aside while the filling cools.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Meanwhile, in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites for about 15-20 seconds or until soft peaks form, then slowly begin adding the ⅓ cup of sugar to the mixing bowl.
Continue mixing on medium to high speed, until the egg whites thicken and form stiff peaks.
Gently spoon the egg white mixture over the filling, covering the entire top of the pie. Be sure to completely cover, touching the crust.
Bake at for 10-13 minutes, until the meringue begins to turn golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 3-4 hours until set. Slice and serve.

WHAT KIND OF PIE CRUST IS BEST?

You can use any kind of regular pie crust that you like, refrigerated, frozen or homemade. You just want to make sure that you are using a 9-inch pie crust for this recipe.

HOW DO I COVER THE PIE WITH MERINGUE?

What we like to do is dollop large spoonfuls of the meringue on top of the pie and spread it out where it is touching the crust, this is essential.

You want it to touch the crust because that way it give a good seal over the filling and will prevent any leaking.

You can then swirl the meringue around to get little peaks or swirls if you’d like.

HOW LONG DOES THIS PIE NEED TO CHILL?

First you will want to let this Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe cool to room temperature on the countertop. Then you can place it in the refrigerator where you will want to chill it for 3-4 hours.

This makes this recipe a great make ahead dessert to bring to your gatherings.

HOW DO I TOAST MY MERINGUE TOPPING?

We usually bake this in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 10-13 minutes depending on how brown you want it.

Alternately you can broil it to quickly get a nice brownness to the top, but you want to be careful and keep a watchful eye on it so it does not burn.

HOW TO STORE:

This can be stored in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap where it will keep for up to 2-3 days.

I DO NOT recommend freezing this pie.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

You can make your own homemade crust if you’d like, or you can use a frozen or refrigerated pie crust. Just make sure it is baked.
The lemon zest in the pie adds extra lemon flavor, you can leave it out if you choose.
Make sure that you use freshly squeezed lemon juice, bottled will not taste the same.
We do not recommend freezing this pie.
If you want a quicker toast on your meringue, you can broil it – but make sure to keep an eye on the pie so it does not burn.
This can be made ahead of time, it will last in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Make sure that you chill this pie for at least 3-4 hours, 4 hours being optimal so the pie sets up.
Make sure that you spread the meringue to the crust where it touches, it gives the pie a good seal and prevents leaking.
You can bake your meringue longer to get your desired brownness.

Are you a lemon lover and are ready for summertime? Then you absolutely have to make this Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe, flavorful, classic and fun.

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Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe