Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Ingredients

1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
1 and ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon zest
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup cornstarch
4 large egg yolks
1 and ½ cups water
¼ tsp salt
4 large egg whites
½ tsp cream of tartar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Prepare the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
In a large saucepan, combine 1 and ½ cups sugar, cornstarch, salt, water, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk the mixture until smooth and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks and then slowly whisk in ½ cup of the hot sugar mixture. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, and continue cooking until thickened, about two minutes.
Pour the filling into the pie crust.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gradually add in ½ cup of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Spread the meringue over the hot filling, making sure to cover the edges and seal the pie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the meringue is golden brown. Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.

Verdict

This classic lemon meringue pie recipe is an all-time favorite dessert. The tangy, sweet lemon filling paired with the fluffy, golden meringue is a match made in heaven. The recipe is easy to follow and the end result is a stunning, homemade pie that is sure to impress your guests.