Pies Custard and Cream Pies Lemon Pies Lemon Meringue Pie Recipes Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie 4.7 (3,234) 2,552 Reviews 1,272 Photos This lemon meringue pie is so delicious and perfect for sharing! The sweet and tart lemon filling is thickened with cornstarch, flour, and egg yolks. Submitted by Emilie S Updated on November 4, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 1,272 1,272 1,272 1,272 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings Filling: 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups water 2 lemons, juiced and zested 2 tablespoons butter 4 egg yolks, beaten 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked Meringue: 4 egg whites ½ cup white sugar Directions Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (162 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios To make the lemon filling: Whisk 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium saucepan; stir in water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat; pour filling into baked pastry shell. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios To make the meringue topping: Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Spread meringue over pie filling, sealing the edges at the crust. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in preheated oven until meringue is golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Serve and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 5,465 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 298 Calories 10g Fat 50g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 298 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 4g 22% Cholesterol 110mg 37% Sodium 229mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 50g 18% Dietary Fiber 2g 5% Total Sugars 35g Protein 4g 9% Vitamin C 21mg 23% Calcium 35mg 3% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 97mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.