Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup cornstarch; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups boiling water; 2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind; ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice; 3 large eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons butter; 6 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 9-inch pie shell

Servings: persons

1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups boiling water
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
3 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 9-inch pie shell

1
Preheat the oven to 325F.
2
In a medium-size heavy saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, the cornstarch, and salt.
3
Mix until well blended.
4
Gradually add the boiling water, stirring constantly and cook over moderate heat until the mixture thickens.
5
Add the lemon rind and juice and stir.
6
In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks until foamy.
7
Add a small amount of the hot lemon mixture to them, stirring constant.
8
Then pour the egg mixture into the lemon mixture in the saucepan, stirring.
9
Add the butter and continue cooking, stirring, until the mixture is very thick.
10
Pour into baked pie shell.
11
In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat the egg white with an electric mixer until thickened.
12
Gradually add the remaining 6 tablespoons sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
13
With a spatula, cover the pie with the meringue, being careful to seal all the edges.
14
With a spoon, make a few peaks in the meringue.
15
Bake just until the top has browned slightly, about 10 minutes.
16
Cool completely before serving.

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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 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 ½ cups boiling water, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lemon Meringue Pie

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