• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipes
  • DIY
    • Homemade Sugar Scrubs
    • DIY Beauty
  • Healthy Living
    • Natural Remedies

Cultured Palate

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • DIY
  • Lifestyle
  • About
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • DIY
    • Lifestyle
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Published: Apr 6, 2017 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Nov 11, 2022 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

    FacebookTweetPinShares140
    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

    Nothing tastes better to me than a GOOD piece (or two) of Lemon Meringue Pie like grandma used to make. You know the type I mean. The piece just looks pretty and tastes delicious! This Lemon Meringue Pie recipe will get it for you!

    A beautiful meringue. Sweet but tart lemony filling. And, of course a delicious flaky crust!

    Yep, my mouth is watering as I get ready to share this Lemon Meringue Pie recipe that fits the bill.

    I'm telling you, you are going to love it!

    A piece of Lemon Meringue Pie made from Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe shown on a white plate

    Whether it is hot outside and you need a refreshing cool dessert.

    Or, it is cold outside and you want a homey delicious tasting dessert.

    My Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie recipe has you covered!

    To me, this is one recipe that brings back good memories and is definitely a comfort food! I hope you enjoy it too!

    Why is this Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe Different?

    Unlike other Lemon Meringue Pie recipes, this one is thickened with cornstarch and does not contain any milk or flour. I like to make a homemade pie crust but you could easily use a store bought one.

    Tips for Making Lemon Meringue Pie

    • You can use fresh or lemon juice concentrate. Using fresh lemon juice, this recipe contains the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.  Fresh squeezed lemon juice definitely gives a better flavor than lemon juice concentrate!
    • When making the meringue, be sure to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks are formed. Then add the sugar slowly while continuing to beat the egg whites. Once mixed well, stop - you don't want to over beat them.
    A slice of pie made from Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe shown on a white plate with the pie in the background

    If you’ve tried this Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe or any other recipe on Cultured Palate please take a minute to rate the recipe and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on PINTEREST, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, YouTube and TWITTER.

    📋 Recipe

    Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

    Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

    Cultured Palate

    This lovely lemon pie will brighten up your summer picnic.

    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins

    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American

    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 364 kcal

    Ingredients

      

    • 1 - 9 inch baked pie crust

    Filling

    • 1 ½ cups sugar
    • 6 tablespoon cornstarch
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cups cold water
    • ½ cups lemon juice fresh tastes best!
    • 3 egg yolks beaten
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 1 ½ cups water boiling
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

    Meringue

    • 2 egg whites
    • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 3 tablespoon sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla

    Instructions

     

    • Combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan.
    • Gradually stir in the ½ c, cold water, and lemon juice and stir until smooth.
    • Add and mix thoroughly the egg yolks and butter to the mixture.
    • Sir constantly and add 1 ½ c. boiling water.
    • Bring the mixture to a full boil as you stir gently.
    • Reduce the heat as it begins to thicken and allow to simmer slowly for 1 minute.
    • Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest.
    • Pour into the baked pie shell and cover with meringue.

    Meringue

    • Preheat oven to 350F.
    • Whip egg whites until frothy.
    • Add cream of tartar.
    • Whip until they are stiff but not dry. They should stand in peaks.
    • Beat in slowly, 3 tablespoon sugar being careful not to over beat.
    • Add vanilla.
    • Spread on pie and bake 10 - 15 minutes.

    Notes

    • You can use fresh or lemon juice concentrate. But, in my opinion, fresh squeezed lemon juice definitely gives a better flavor than lemon juice concentrate!
    • When making the meringue, be sure to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks are formed. Then add the sugar slowly while continuing to beat the egg whites. Once mixed well, stop - you don't want to over beat them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 204mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 49gVitamin A: 185IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.8mg

    Keyword holidays, lemon meringue pie, Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe, traditional
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    Piece of Lemon Meringue pie made from Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe shown on white plate on wooden table with title

    More Desserts

    • Keto Peppermint Brownies shown stacked on a white plate with fork in the background.
      Keto Peppermint Brownies
    • Coconut Ice Cream shown in a bowl with a wooden spoon on a marble table.
      Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
    • Diabetic Brownies shown on white tray with yellow napkin.
      Diabetic Brownies
    • Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Elise says

      April 08, 2017 at 10:43 am

      Yum! Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        April 12, 2017 at 6:32 pm

        Thanks, Elise! It really is delicious!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Your gut health plays a central role in nutrient absorption, and affects all other systems in your body. The bacterial cultures in your intestines are an often overlooked and neglected part of the average diet.

    Known as the "second brain", your gut has more than 100 million neurons, and needs to be nourished.

    You'll find recipes here that focus on prebiotic ingredients, whole vegetables, and probiotics like kefir, sauerkraut and cheese.

    About myCulturedPalate!

    • Pinterest
    • Instagram

    Trending

    • How to Make Bone Broth
      How to Make Bone Broth - Easy and Delicious
    • Simple Guacamole Recipe
    • Sourdough Bread Bowls on green plate filled with soup.
      Sourdough Bread Bowls
    • Diabetic Brownies shown on white tray with yellow napkin.
      Diabetic Brownies
    • image showing Dough Enhancer Recipe
      Dough Enhancer
    • Carrot Juice Recipe for Weight Loss shown with white background and veggies around jar.
      Carrot Juice Recipe for Weight Loss
    • cream of rice in a white bowl with a spoon
      Homemade Cream of Rice Recipe
    • Oven Roasted Pork Loin with veggies in a polish pottery dish.
      Boneless Pork Loin in Dutch Oven

    Calendars

    • march 2023 calendar
      March 2023 Printable Calendar
    • february 2023 calendar
      February 2023 Printable Calendar
    • january 2023 printable calendar
      January 2023 Printable Calendar

    As seen in

    Subscribe for new recipes!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    • Pinterest
    • Instagram

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Calendars
    • Disclaimer

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • About

    The content on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately.

    Copyright © 2023 MyCulturedPalate