Lemon Meringue Pie

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Alright—this is sunshine on a plate 🍋☀️
Tangy lemon, fluffy golden meringue, crisp crust—classic, nostalgic, and impossible to resist. Here’s your big, story-style Lemon Meringue Pie recipe, written just the way you asked.

🍋 Lemon Meringue Pie

Tangy lemon filling topped with cloud-like meringue in a crisp homemade crust.

✨ Introduction

Some pies are meant to comfort.
Some pies are meant to dazzle.
Lemon Meringue Pie does both.

Bright, tangy, lemony filling sits under a golden, billowy meringue that browns just enough to melt in your mouth. Every bite is a perfect balance of sweet and tart, creamy and airy.

This is the pie that reminds people of sunshine, celebrations, and home kitchens filled with laughter.

🧺 Ingredients (11 Total!)

For the Lemon Filling

  • Juice and zest of 2 medium lemons
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup water

For the Meringue

  • 4 egg whites
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

For the Crust

  • 1 baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)

🥄 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.

2. Make the Lemon Filling

  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, cornstarch, salt, and water.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, lemon juice, and zest.
  4. Whisk in egg yolks quickly to prevent scrambling. Return to heat for 1–2 minutes while stirring until smooth.

3. Fill the Pie

Pour the lemon filling into the baked pie crust. Spread evenly.

4. Prepare the Meringue

  1. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  2. Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks appear.

5. Top & Bake

  1. Spread meringue over lemon filling, sealing edges to crust.
  2. Bake 10–15 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown on top.

6. Cool

Let pie cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.

🔥 Methods (Why This Works)

  • Cornstarch + flour stabilizes the lemon filling
  • Sealing the meringue to the crust prevents shrinking
  • Gradual sugar addition creates glossy, stable peaks
  • Refrigeration ensures perfect slices

📜 History

Lemon Meringue Pie became popular in the U.S. in the late 1800s. Early cookbooks combined tart lemon curd with soft, fluffy meringue for a visually stunning dessert. Over time, it became a staple at celebrations and home kitchens, symbolizing both elegance and comfort.

🧩 Formation (Texture & Flavor)

  • Crust: crisp, buttery, golden
  • Filling: tangy, smooth, bright lemon flavor
  • Meringue: airy, slightly crisp on top, soft underneath
  • Overall: perfect balance of sweet and tart

💛 Lovers Say

  • “Pure sunshine in every bite.”
  • “The meringue melts in my mouth.”
  • “Perfectly tangy.”
  • “I could eat the whole pie myself.”

🔁 Methods Loved by Bakers

  • Use a blowtorch to brown meringue for control
  • Add a few drops of cream of tartar to stabilize whites
  • Lemon zest in the meringue for extra zing
  • Chill slightly before serving for neat slices

🥰 Lovers of Lemon Meringue Pie

Perfect for:

  • Citrus lovers
  • Summer gatherings
  • Classic dessert fans
  • Anyone who loves a balance of tart, sweet, and airy

🌼 Conclusion

Lemon Meringue Pie is more than a dessert—it’s sunshine you can hold.
Bright, airy, and unforgettable, it’s the kind of pie people remember long after the last slice is gone.

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If you want, I can:

  • Rewrite this as a viral social media post
  • Convert it to grams-only measurements
  • Make a mini tart version
  • Create a sugar-free or keto-friendly variation

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