Fresh Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Fresh Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. cold water; 1/2 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 egg yolks, well beaten; 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 1 1/2 c. boiling water; 1 tsp. grated peel; food coloring (if desired); 1 (9-inch) baked pie shell

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cold water
1/2 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 egg yolks, well beaten
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. grated peel
food coloring (if desired)
1 (9-inch) baked pie shell

1
Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt.
2
Use wire whisk.
3
Blend in cold water, then lemon juice until smooth.
4
Add beaten egg yolks. Blend thoroughly.
5
Add butter and boiling water, stirring constantly.
6
Bring to a boil until thickened.
7
Pour into pie crust.
8
Add meringue.
9
Bake at 400u00b0 for 10 minutes.

1367

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/2 c. cold water, and more.

Yes, Fresh 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.

Fresh Lemon Meringue Pie

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