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
Serve and enjoy!
Step 2
Bake in preheated oven until meringue is golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 3
Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (162 degrees C).
Step 4
Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture.
Step 5
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 6
Spread meringue over pie filling, sealing the edges at the crust.
Step 7
To make the lemon 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 8
To make the meringue topping: 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.