Description
Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie is a delightful dessert with a tangy lemon filling and a fluffy meringue topping, creating a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 medium lemons, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 9-inch prepared pie crust, baked
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup white sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust by either making it from scratch or using a store-bought one. Bake it at 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes until lightly golden, then cool.
- In a medium saucepan, mix 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of water, lemon juice, and zest. Cook over medium heat until boiling, then reduce to a simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks lightly. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot lemon mixture. Pour this back into the saucepan and cook for another minute until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Pour the lemon filling into the cooled pie crust.
- Beat 4 egg whites until foamy, then gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the hot lemon filling, sealing the edges well to prevent shrinkage. Create peaks for texture.
- Bake the pie at 325°F (165°C) for 20-25 minutes until the meringue is golden brown. Let it cool on a wire rack.
- Cool the pie completely at room temperature before chilling it in the refrigerator for a few hours to set the filling.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better meringue volume.
- Do not overbeat the meringue, as it may become grainy.
- Ensure the lemon filling is thick enough before adding the meringue.
- Make sure the pie crust is fully cooled before adding the filling.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Lemon Meringue Pie, classic pie, lemon dessert, meringue topping, homemade pie