This lemon meringue pie recipe yields a perfectly set filling and billowy meringue that won’t weep—every single time! Made entirely from scratch with just 11 ingredients, this pie is sure to impress your family and friends with its bright, tangy flavor and fluffy topping.
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar (for meringue)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make the Lemon Filling:
In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in the water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a boil. Stir in the butter.
In a small bowl, place the egg yolks and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot sugar mixture. Whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the remaining sugar mixture in the saucepan. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick.
Remove from heat and pour the filling into the baked pastry shell.
3. Make the Meringue:
In a large glass or metal bowl, whip the egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
4. Assemble the Pie:
Spread the meringue over the pie, sealing the edges at the crust to prevent shrinking.
5. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
Enjoy!
Serve your Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing dessert that is sure to delight! Enjoy the balance of sweet and tart flavors, paired with a light, fluffy meringue that complements the rich lemon filling perfectly!