Best 9 Moms Lemon Meringe Pie Recipes

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Mom's lemon meringue pie is a classic dessert that holds a special place in many hearts. Its delectable combination of a tangy lemon filling, fluffy meringue, and crispy crust makes it a favorite among both young and old. Whether you're looking to impress your family and friends or simply satisfy your sweet tooth, this timeless recipe is sure to deliver a taste of pure joy. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of creating the perfect "mom's lemon meringue pie," ensuring that you achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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Lemon Meringue Pie is one of my all-time favorites. Smooth, tart lemon filling with light and fluffy meringue that melts in your mouth. The best lemon pie you will ever taste!

Provided by Emily Walker

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pie crust (pre-baked )
1 ½ cups sugar
½ cups cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ¼ cups water
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
4 egg yolks
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup lemon juice
5-6 egg whites (at room temperature)
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized saucepot, bring sugar, cornstarch, salt, water, and lemon peel to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and mix in with wire whip 4 egg yolks. Return to heat for 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whisk in 3 T. butter, then ½ c. lemon juice.
  • Pour into pie crust and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 kcal, Carbohydrate 69 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 237 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 51 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOM'S 5-STAR LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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I received this recipe from my mom who has always been an awesome baker. It's very easy and so, so good. Once you make it, you'll be making it over and over again! Enjoy!

Provided by freteluco

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Time 23m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
6 egg yolks
½ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 (8 inch) deep dish graham cracker pie crust
6 egg whites
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Beat sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a bowl until smooth; pour into pie crust.
  • Beat egg whites with an electric mixer in a glass or metal bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks; spoon onto the pie to cover completely.
  • Bake pie in preheated oven until the tips of the topping begin to brown, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.3 calories, Carbohydrate 79.2 g, Cholesterol 187 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 334.2 mg, Sugar 67 g

MY MOM'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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This is my mother's lemon meringue pie recipe and it is one of my all time favorite desserts. You can add a bit more lemon zest if you want it to be more tart! Don't let pie cool before putting on meringue.

Provided by CollinW

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 refrigerated pie crust
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs, separated
½ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Press pie crust into a pie plate.
  • Mix sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a bowl; pour into pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • Five minutes before pie is done, beat egg whites and cream of tartar together in a bowl using an electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Slowly add sugar to egg white mixture and continue beating until meringue forms stiff peaks, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove pie from oven and increase temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread meringue onto warm pie, making sure meringue goes all the way to the edges creating a seal. Using the back of a spoon, dab the meringue and pull up, creating peaks across the pie.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature for 1 hour and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 86.4 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 205.6 mg, Sugar 39.7 g

EASY LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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Fluffy, creamy, sweet and tart, this lemon meringue pie checks all the boxes. It's simple, yet decadent.

Provided by Mom's Recipe Collection

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

· 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar
· 6 Tbs. cornstarch
· 1/8 tsp. salt
· zest from 2 lemons
· 1/2 c. lemon juice
· 4 eggs (separated)
· 1 Tbs. butter
· 1 1/2 c. water (boiling)
· baked 9″ pie crust
· 1/2 c. granulated sugar
· 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
· 2 tsp. cornstarch

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a deep bowl with a hand mixer on high until very foamy. Continue to beat as you gradually add the sugar and cornstarch, one Tbs. at a time. Beat mixture until stiff peaks hold.
  • Spoon meringue on the top of the pie and use a spatula to cover the area of the pie. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until meringue is browned. Cool for 3 hours then serve.

MOM'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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Smooth and rich; hands down the best anywhere. Good old-fashioned comfort food. This has been my dad's favorite dessert for 80 years! The rest of us love it too. For the pie shell, try my recipe 477736. Family Note: This is Mom-Mom's exact recipe.

Provided by laurenpie

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 1 9 inch pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 prepared pie crust
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups boiling water
3 eggs, separated
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind (optional)
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Bake the empty pie shell and remove from oven (usually bakes 7 minutes at 425 degrees).
  • Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • LEMON FILLING:.
  • Mix cornstarch, flour, 1-1/4 cups sugar and salt in large saucepan.
  • Add boiling water gradually and blend thoroughly. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes at medium-high, until thick and clear.
  • Beat egg yolks in small bowl.
  • Add 1 Tbsp of the hot mixture to egg yolks and stir immediately and vigorously. Repeat 3 times. *This step keeps the eggs from cooking during the next step.
  • Add egg yolk mixture to hot mixture in saucepan. Cook for 2 additional minutes, constantly stirring.
  • Remove from heat. Slow stir in lemon juice, butter and lemon rind.
  • Pour into cooled pie shell. Let cool.
  • MERINGUE TOPPING:.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff.
  • Beat in 1/3 cup sugar, a little at a time. Continue beating until thick and smooth.
  • Gently spoon onto cooled pie, pushing out to edges.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12 - 15 minutes, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.3, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 103.2, Sodium 325, Carbohydrate 74.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 53.1, Protein 5.3

MAGIC LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups fine graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 large egg yolks (whites reserved for the meringue)
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter until fully combined. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie plate. Set aside.
  • Make the filling: In a medium bowl, mix the condensed milk, lemon juice, zest and egg yolks. Pour into the crust. Make the meringue: Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue over the pie and seal the edge of the crust. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meringue browns slightly. (Be sure to watch the pie while it's baking. Meringue can burn quickly.) Let cool slightly on a rack, then chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.

THE BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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It's the stuff of dreams: a classic sweet and tart dessert with a foolproof meringue topping that won't weep! We use mostly butter in our from-scratch pie dough, but also add a little vegetable shortening as well - we found that this combination creates a crust that is both tender and flaky.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 9h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
6 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 to 6 tablespoons ice water
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice plus 2 teaspoons gently packed lemon zest
4 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
5 large egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch fine salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the pie crust: Pulse the flour, shortening, sugar, salt and vinegar in a food processor until the mixture looks like damp sand, about 10 pulses. Add the butter and pulse until you can still see large pea-sized pieces. Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons ice water and pulse until the dough begins to come together. Pinch the dough; if it doesn't hold together, add up to 3 more tablespoons ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together when pinched. Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap and dump the dough onto the plastic. Using the edges of the plastic, press the dough into a disc. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and preferably overnight. (Freeze up to 2 months.)
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough out into a 13-inch round. Place in a 9-inch pie dish, gently pressing the dough into the edges and letting the excess dough drape over the sides. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Trim any excess dough with a paring knife and crimp the edges decoratively or press them down with the tines of a fork. Prick the dough on the bottom all over with a fork. Place a sheet of parchment paper inside the dough and fill with pie weights or uncooked rice or beans. Bake for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the parchment and weights and bake until the crust is deep golden brown on the edges and lightly golden in the center, 10 to 12 minutes more. Let the crust cool to room temperature.
  • For the filling: Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan. Add the lemon juice and 1 1/2 cups water and whisk to combine. Whisk the egg yolks in a separate medium bowl. Place the sugar mixture over medium heat and cook, continuing to gently whisk, until the mixture begins to bubble and is extremely thick. Temper the eggs yolks by slowly adding half of the hot sugar mixture to the yolks while constantly whisking. Add the tempered yolks to the saucepan and return to the heat. Bring the mixture back to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and lemon zest until completely melted and incorporated. Pour the filling directly into the pie crust and cover with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface of the filling (see Cook's Note). Refrigerate while you make the meringue.
  • For the meringue: Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment along with the sugar, cream of tartar and salt. Whisk together to combine. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture feels hot to the touch. Transfer the bowl to the mixer and add the vanilla. Whisk on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove the plastic wrap from the pie and gently mound the meringue on top of the filling. Use an offset spatula to make sure the meringue completely covers the filling and meets the crust all around the edges. (This will seal in the filling and help prevent weeping.) Use the offset spatula to create swirls and peaks in the meringue. Toast the meringue using a kitchen torch or broil in the oven until golden brown, keeping an eye on the meringue if broiling, 1 to 2 minutes. Refrigerate the pie until the filling is completely cool and set, about 4 hours.

MOM'S LEMON CUSTARD PIE



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My mother often made this lemon pie back when we were growing up. You might say it's stood the test of time because today it's still my 75-year-old brother's favorite! The beaten egg whites give it a delicate texture and make this custard pie quite unique! It's a great way to finish off any meal. -Jeannie Fritson, Kearney, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Dough for single-crust pie
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 large eggs, separated
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Optional: Whipped cream, lemon slices and fresh mint

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until well blended. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk, flour and salt; mix well. Stir in lemon juice and zest; set aside. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into lemon mixture., Pour into crust. Bake until lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, garnish with whipped cream, lemon and mint. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MOM'S MAGIC LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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My mom made this all the time when I was young. As simplistic as it is, I can't help but love it--one of my favorites!! (I get her to make this for me instead of birthday cakes) Yummy!!

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Pie

Time 20m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 9 inch pie shell, baked
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 egg yolks (whites reserved to make meringue)

Steps:

  • Blend milk, juice, and yolks until thick (5 minutes or so).
  • Pour into pie shell.
  • In clean bowl, beat egg whites with sugar to taste until thick (stiff peaks).
  • Cover pie with meringue.
  • Bake at 350 until meringue is browned slightly.
  • (5-10 minutes).
  • Chill and serve.

Tips:

  • For a smoother filling, strain the lemon juice before adding it to the egg yolks.
  • To prevent the meringue from curdling, make sure the egg whites are at room temperature before whipping them.
  • If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can brown the meringue by placing the pie under the broiler for a few minutes, but watch it closely to prevent burning.
  • For a more intense lemon flavor, use Meyer lemons, which are sweeter and less tart than regular lemons.
  • If you don't have time to make the pie dough from scratch, you can use a store-bought pie crust.

Conclusion:

With its creamy, tart filling and fluffy meringue topping, this classic lemon meringue pie is a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will help you create a delicious and impressive pie that your friends and family will love. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, it's time to indulge in the sweet and tangy goodness of a homemade lemon meringue pie!

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