This Lemon Meringue Pie is definitely one of our more treasured family recipes from our mom. We grew up on this dessert; it’s been a favorite in our family as far back as I can remember. Our dad always requests it to be one of the pies served at Thanksgiving dinner, many Sunday dinners and it has replaced his birthday cake on more than one occasion. You just can’t beat the tangy lemon curd pie filling, homemade pie crust, and the light and airy meringue on top. Perfection in every bite!
Ingredients in Lemon Meringue Pie
Fresh lemon juice and lemon zest give the filling an irresistible tart lemon flavor. The meringue gets light and fluffy from whipped egg whites that turn a gorgeous golden brown in the oven. It really is the best lemon meringue pie recipe. A store bought pie doesn’t even come close to the deliciousness of this homemade treat. First you’ll need a baked pie crust, then filling ingredients, and finally the spongy meringue topping. I’ll break each one down for you:
1. Baked Pie Crust
You can buy a frozen pie crust at the store (they usually come two to a package) or make your own! Our homemade pie crust is easy to make and tastes so delicious!
2. Lemon Custard Filling
Sugar – regular, white granulated sugar Cornstarch – this helps thicken the custard Salt – to taste Water – a little bit of water will help to get the right consistency for the filling Grated lemon zest – use a zester or a grater to get about a tablespoon of lemon peel Egg yolks – when you separate your eggs, save the whites for the meringue topping! Butter – salted or unsalted butter both work great Lemon juice – about half a cup of juice, or the juice of one whole lemon
3. Meringue Topping:
Egg whites – you’ll need about five to six large egg whites. Make sure they’re at room temperature Cream of tartar – you’ll find this ingredient in the spices section of the grocery store. Sugar – this will give the topping the perfect sweetness and also help you achieve those perfectly golden peaks
How to Make Lemon Meringue Pie
Making Homemade Crust
For this recipe we almost always make our crust from scratch using our perfect pie crust recipe. If you are going to put the time in to making a great lemon meringue pie, it’s worth it to add a few extra minutes and make a great crust. Granted, we realize that sometimes time is of the essence and sometimes store-bought is the way to go. Either way, whether you are making homemade or using store-bought be sure to poke holes in the bottom of the crust or use pie weights to keep the crust from bubbling up. This will help the pie to fill more evenly. Read More: The BEST Traditional Easter Dinner Ideas
More Delicious Pie Recipes
Whether you’re baking up pies for the holidays, Sunday dinner, or a celebration, here are some traditional and unique pie recipes you will love!
Key Lime Pie – A traditional southern pie in a graham cracker crust. It is creamy, sweet, and tart all at the same time. Easy Berry Pie – This pie is full of plump, juicy blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries and tastes delicious with vanilla ice cream. An easy pie recipe for any occasion! Island Pecan Pie – Loaded with coconut, pecans, and pineapple, this pie is creamy and full of flavor. Coconut Cream Pie – Coconut Cream Pie is a dreamy island dessert with a flaky crust, coconut filling that is made from scratch, and toasted coconut sprinkles. Creamy Lemon Pie – This Creamy Lemon Pie is packed full of tart, lemon flavor and creamy goodness. This recipe is super easy to make and is always a crowd-pleaser! German Chocolate Pie – This pie recipe comes straight from Amish country. The rich, gooey, chocolate filling is to die for!
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