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 cups sugar; 6 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold water; 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice; 3 egg yolks, well beaten; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 1/2 lemon, grated peel of; 2 -3 drops yellow food coloring (optional); 1 9-inch baked pie crust; THREE-EGG MERINGUE; 3 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 6 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
3 egg yolks, well beaten
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 lemon, grated peel of
2 -3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1 9-inch baked pie crust
THREE-EGG MERINGUE
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar

1
In a saucepan, thoroughly combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
2
Gradually blend in the cold water and lemon juice.
3
Stir in the egg yolks.
4
Add the butter and boiling water.
5
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
6
Reduce heat to medium and boil for 1 minute.
7
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon peel and food coloring.
8
Pour into baked pie crust.
9
Top with Three-Egg Meringue, sealing well at edges.
10
Bake at 350>o F for 12 to 15 minutes.
11
Cool for 2 hours before serving.
12
THREE-EGG MERINGUE: In a bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until foamy.
13
Gradually add the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

1537

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar, 6 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup 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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