Grandma'S Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 lemons, juiced and zested; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 egg yolks, beaten; 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked; 4 egg whites; 6 tablespoons white sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Pour filling into baked pastry shell.
3
To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
4
Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

701

kcal

Calories

Fat

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S 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.

Grandma'S Lemon Meringue Pie

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions