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Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

This Classic Lemon Meringue Pie has a tart lemon filling balanced with a sweetened meringue topping and buttery, flaky pie crust.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 379 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Pastry for 9-inch pie baked and cooled
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 5 tablespoons lemon juice 2-3 lemons - see notes
  • 3 eggs separated
  • 1 cup plus 4 tablespoons granulated white sugar (divided use)
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

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  1. Bake a standard 9-inch pie shell according to the recipe or package directions. Set aside.
  2. Beat the egg yolks and ½ cup sugar in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
  3. Mix the cornstarch, salt, and ½ cup of sugar in the top of a double boiler. Gradually stir in the water. Place over boiling water and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not remove from heat.
  4. Stir a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Immediately pour the egg yolk mixture into the remaining hot mixture over boiling water blending thoroughly. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add the butter, lemon rind, and lemon juice stirring until butter is completely melted.
  5. Set the mixture aside and allow it to cool to room temperature without stirring again.
  6. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  7. Pour the filling into the baked pie shell.
  8. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form but not until dry. Gradually beat in the remaining 4 tablespoons of sugar. Spread the meringue over the filling, being sure to seal it to the crust.
  9. Bake until delicately browned, approximately 15-20 minutes.
  10. Cool to room temperature and serve.

Notes

  • You will need two to three lemons to obtain the five tablespoons of juice. Since lemons are different sizes, they yield different amounts of juice. On average, one lemon contains about two tablespoons of juice.
  • For an extra high meringue, use one additional egg white.
  • Making a meringue is really easy, just remember - don't overbeat it! It should be beaten until stiff peaks form but not to the point that the egg whites are dry.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 379kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 198mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 379kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 198mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.