Description
Indulge in the refreshing and tangy taste of Lemon Meringue Pie, featuring a zesty lemon filling topped with a light and fluffy meringue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 medium lemons juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 egg yolks beaten
- 1 (9 inch) prepared pie crust baked
- 4 egg whites
- ½ cup white sugar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together 1 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Gradually stir in 1 ½ cups water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat and mix in 2 tablespoons butter, the lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Whisk a small amount of the hot filling into the 4 beaten egg yolks, then return to the saucepan and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Pour the filling into the baked pie crust.
- In a clean bowl, beat the 4 egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add ½ cup white sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, sealing the edges to the crust.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Fresh lemons: Freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest provide the brightest citrus flavor.
- Prevent meringue weeping: Spread the meringue over the hot filling and seal it to the crust edges.
- Clean equipment: Ensure your mixing bowl and beaters are free of grease so the egg whites whip properly.
- Avoid overbaking: Watch the meringue closely because it can brown quickly.
- Cooling: Let the pie cool before slicing. Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
- Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within 2–3 days. The meringue may soften over time.
- Make-ahead tip: The lemon filling can be prepared in advance, but the meringue is best made and baked on the day of serving.
- Nutrition: Nutritional values are estimates per slice and will vary depending on the pie crust and ingredient brands.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (⅛ of the pie)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Lemon Meringue Pie, dessert, American pie, lemon dessert