Mom's Magic Lemon Meringue Pie

Brighten up your dessert table with Mom's Magic Lemon Meringue Pie, a timeless classic bursting with zesty flavor and silky texture. This recipe combines a luscious homemade lemon filling, perfectly balanced between tangy and sweet, with a cloud-like meringue topping that’s baked to golden perfection. Featuring fresh lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and an easy-to-make flaky pie crust, this lemon meringue pie is the ultimate treat for citrus lovers. The meringue is whipped to glossy peaks using cream of tartar for stability, creating a delightfully airy contrast to the smooth, rich filling. Whether served as a weekend delight or at a special family gathering, this pie is a show-stopping dessert that’s guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 piece Pie crust (9-inch, pre-made or homemade)
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Water
• 3 large Egg yolks (beaten)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 0.5 cup Fresh lemon juice
• 3 large Egg whites
• 0.25 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 6 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for meringue)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Blind bake the pie crust if it is not already baked. Let it cool completely.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup of sugar, cornstarch, flour, and salt. Gradually stir in 2 cups of water while whisking to avoid lumps.

Step 3

Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it becomes thick and bubbly. Reduce heat and cook for an additional 2 minutes while stirring.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Slowly whisk a few spoonfuls of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks to temper them, then mix the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan.

Step 5

Return the saucepan to heat and cook for another minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Allow the mixture to slightly cool before pouring it into the baked pie shell.

Step 6

To make the meringue, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 6 tablespoons of sugar, one at a time, beating on high speed until glossy stiff peaks form.

Step 7

Spread the meringue evenly over the lemon filling, ensuring the meringue touches the edges of the pie crust to create a seal.

Step 8

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.

Step 9

Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the pie to set completely.

Step 10

Slice and serve your Mom’s Magic Lemon Meringue Pie chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1334.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2843.4

Total Fat 104.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 614mg	0%
Sodium 1702.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 459.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 281.9g
Protein 35.0g	0%

Vitamin D 54IU	0%
Calcium 94.6mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 609.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.2%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 63.0%