Classic Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

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Classic Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • FILLING:
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • MERINGUE:
  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 4 egg whites
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add 3 tablespoons cold water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
  • Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and lemon peel. Gradually stir in lemon juice just until combined. Pour into the crust.
  • For meringue, in a saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in cold water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is clear. Transfer to a bowl; cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat in cornstarch mixture on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 444 calories, 17 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 87 mg cholesterol, 282 mg sodium, 68 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Classic Lemon Meringue Pie in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2007, p160

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Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by BarbiVee

Very good! Made for Thanksgiving. I had never made a lemon meringue pie before and this one was surprisingly easy. Because I had already made a couple of pies and was home-made-pie-crusted out, I used a store bought crust for this, which was still good. The only thing is that I couldn't get my meringue to make the high peaks I wanted, but it peaked nonetheless. The pie was a hit with all. Will definitely make it again.


Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2011 by tengl

I made this for Thanksgiving. The filling and meringe set up well and everyone loved it.


Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2011 by 4birds

Lemon Meringue is one of our families favorite pies, and I have been making it for years. It is definitely so much better making the filling from scratch. I have always had trouble with my meringue collapsing and shrinking away from the sides. Not any more will I be ashamed of how they look. This recipe is a lot of work, but the results are beautiful and delicious. Thanks.


Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2011 by Debbie D2

I absolutely love made-from-scratch lemon meringue pie and this recipe was a delicious way to enjoy one of my fave desserts. thank you.


Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2010 by Tennessee Momm

This is by far the best lemon meringue pie I have ever made. I have made quite a few considering it is my husband's favorite type pie. It is a "keeper".


Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2010 by janet s

This is a delicious pie. However, one of the steps(cooking the sugar, cornstarch and water) is given twice in the recipe. It's quite time consuming to make but the end product is very good.

 
 
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