Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

This lemon meringue pie has fresh lemon juice and lemon zest in the filling with billows of baked meringue on top for a deliciously dreamy dessert.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
298 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
To make the filling: Whisk 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium saucepan; stir in water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter.
Step 2
Serve and enjoy!
Step 3
Bake in preheated oven until meringue is golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 4
Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (162 degrees C).
Step 5
Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
To make the meringue: Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
Step 8
Spread meringue over pie filling, sealing the edges at the crust.

Ingredients

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

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