Ingredients: 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled 3 large eggs, beaten 1 lemon, juiced and zested Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease pie crust with butter. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add melted butter to the mixture; stir until well combined. Stir in eggs one at a time. Pour mixture into prepared pie crust. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Easy Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
This lemon meringue pie is so simple, so delicious, and perfect for any occasion. It’s a great dessert for any holiday, from Christmas to Easter. And it’s a beautiful summer dessert as well. While there are a lot of elements to this recipe, it’s still easy enough to make at home. The tart lemon filling mixed with the fluffy, airy meringue is just incredible.
How to Make Lemon Meringue Pie
Start by blind baking the crust. Bake 12-15 minutes at 425°F. To make the lemon filling, start by adding cornstarch, water, sugar, lemon juice and zest into a small pot. Cook until thick and bubbly. Whisk and temper the eggs, then add into the lemon mixture. Stir in butter and set the filling aside, but keep it warm. Next, make the meringue. Beat egg whites and lemon juice until it gets foamy, then add in the sugar. Beat until it forms stiff, glossy peaks. To assemble the lemon meringue pie, spread the lemon filling on the partially-baked pie crust. Then spread the meringue on top. Bake pie 15-20 minutes at 350°F. Let it cool then refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
This is the best lemon meringue pie recipe. Simple, classic, and delicious. Everyone will love this, no matter when you serve it! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
