Very Lemony Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Very Lemony Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1 cup cold water; 3 egg yolks; 1 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 baked pie shell (9-inch); MERINGUE; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/3 cold water; 3 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 dash salt; 6 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 cup cold water
3 egg yolks
1 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter
1 baked pie shell (9-inch)
MERINGUE
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cold water
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 dash salt
6 tablespoons sugar

1
In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
2
Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks. Return to pan. Stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and butter. Stir until butter is melted and mixture is blended. Pour into baked pastry shell.
3
MERINGUE: In a saucepan, combine cornstarch, and water until smooth, Cook and stir on medium until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time on medium speed until peaks form. Gradually beat in cornstarch mixture 1 tablespoon at a time on high until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot filling.
4
Bake at 325F for 18-20 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

695

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1/3 cup cornstarch, 1 cup cold water, 3 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Very Lemony 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.

Very Lemony Meringue Pie

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