Best Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Best Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 baked pie pastry shell; 3 Tbsp. cornstarch; dash of salt; 3 slightly beaten egg yolks; 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 Tbsp. flour; 1 1/2 c. hot water; 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 1/3 c. lemon juice

Servings: persons

1
Prepare and bake pastry shell; cool.
2
In saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt.
3
Gradually add hot water, stirring constantly.
4
Cook and stir over high heat until mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat, cook and stir 2 minutes.
5
Remove from heat. Stir small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks, then return egg mix to saucepan; bring to boil, cook and stir 2 minutes.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Add butter and lemon peel; slowly add juice and mix well.
8
Pour into shell; spread meringue over filling.
9
Seal edges. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
10
Cool.

596

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 baked pie pastry shell, 3 Tbsp. cornstarch, dash of salt, 3 slightly beaten egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Best Lemon Meringue Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Best Lemon Meringue Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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