MOM'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE
My mother made everything from scratch. She didn't use a box, or a can of anything. Her lemon pie was no exception... made only with real lemons. My aunt always used mom's recipe and told stories of how she could walk out in her yard and pick fresh lemons to make it.
Provided by Katrina Freed
Categories Pies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Prepare a pie shell using your favorite pie crust recipe. Prick sides and bottom with a fork and bake 10 minutes, then cool and set aside
- 2. Beat egg yolks in a small bowl and set aside
- 3. In a medium sized sauce pan, mix cornstarch and sugar then gradually stir in water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixtures thickens and boils. Boil and stir one minute
- 4. Immediately stir half of the hot mixture into the small bowl of egg yolks, then pour contents of bowl back into sauce pan and stir. Boil and stir for 2 minutes
- 5. Remove from heat and stir in the rest of the ingredients for the filling
- 6. Pour filling into prepared pie crust
- 7. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on high speed until foamy
- 8. Beat in sugar one tablespoon at a time
- 9. Continue beating until egg whites peak and turn glossy
- 10. Beat in vanilla
- 11. Spoon meringue over pie filling making sure to seal it all the way to the edge of the crust completely covering filling.
- 12. using a teaspoon make decorative peaks in the meringue as desired
- 13. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 - 12 minutes until meringue is light brown.
- 14. Remove from oven and allow to cool for two hours
- 15. Cover and refrigerate until serving time
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[email protected]This pie is a keeper.
Owokugcina Wakwabo
[email protected]This pie is a winner.
Mutavu Rhinah
[email protected]I can't wait to make this pie again.
Roshawn Turner
[email protected]This pie is a must-try.
MTFBWM
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
Shohel Reza
[email protected]This pie is perfect for any occasion.
Marie Legros
[email protected]I love the combination of the tart lemon filling and the sweet meringue.
andra garrett
[email protected]This pie is the best lemon meringue pie I have ever had.
Pamela Reginal
[email protected]I would definitely make this pie again.
Dayana Andrade
[email protected]This pie is a 10/10.
freya cannon
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lemon meringue pie.
M Umair
[email protected]This pie is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special occasion, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert.
Murtaza haider
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavor is amazing.
Cora Jackson
[email protected]This pie is a classic for a reason. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.
nerab debnath
[email protected]I've tried many lemon meringue pie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The filling is perfectly tart and the meringue is light and fluffy.
Annmarie Brumfitt
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the combination of the tart lemon filling and the sweet meringue.
Jimmy Sharon
[email protected]I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best lemon meringue pie he had ever had.
Baipana Rai
[email protected]This pie is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The lemon filling is tangy and the meringue is sweet and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Francisco Jorge
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it always turns out great. The recipe is easy to follow and the pie is always delicious.
keirra montgomery
[email protected]This pie was a hit! I made it for a family gathering and everyone loved it. The lemon filling was tart and refreshing, and the meringue was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this pie again.