Old-Fashioned Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 3 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 c. milk; 3 eggs, separated; 1 tsp. grated lemon rind; 1/3 c. lemon juice; 3 tbsp. butter or margarine; 1 baked 9-inch pastry shell; 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar; 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
3 eggs, separated
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/3 c. lemon juice
3 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 baked 9-inch pastry shell
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1
Combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt in a heavy saucepan. Gradually add milk, stirring until blended.
2
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored.
5
Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot mixture into yolks; add to remaining hot mixture; stirring constantly, about 2 or 3 minutes.
6
Remove from heat; stir in lemon rind, lemon juice and butter.
7
Pour into pastry shell.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. sugar, 3 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1/4 tsp. salt, 2 c. milk, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned 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.

Old-Fashioned Lemon Meringue Pie

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