Lemon Meringue Pie

Wherever it shows up, this Lemon Meringue Pie is sure to disappear in record time!

A Classic Pie Recipe

Lemon is always a hit around our place. We love it in any form — pie, bars, breads, lemon poppy seed muffins, in sweet dishes or savory!

Often when we think lemon we think Spring and Summer because of the sunshiney color, but lemons are actually great all through the winter (which is when they’re in season!), so there’s really no excuse to enjoy this Lemon Meringue Pie every week of the year ;)

If you’re a lemon lover like myself, you might want to check out these this Blueberry Lemon Bread, or this No Bake Lemon Cheesecake.

Tips for Making Lemon Meringue Pie:

Lemon Meringue Pie is one of those recipes that is so good to eat, but can be a little more difficult to make well. Here are some general tips for making the best Lemon Meringue Pie:

Follow the steps and directions carefully (I know this should go without saying, but sometimes it needs to be said!)
Make sure that you have not even a touch of egg yolk or grease in your egg whites or they will not whip properly.
Be sure that all of the sugar in your meringue has been incorporated before you spread it onto your filling — give it a rub between two fingers to be sure
Your meringue absolutely needs to touch the pastry on the edges all the way around — this prevents them from separating and forming a watery layer in between.
Go slow and steady — there are a number of steps in this recipe that require your patience (whipping the egg whites, preparing the filling) and attention, so just enjoy the process!

Can I Refrigerate Lemon Meringue Pie:

Lemon Meringue Pie is best enjoyed shortly after preparing, but it does need to be refrigerated to set. I like to make this pie the day before, then chill overnight uncovered. It slices easily but is still fresh.

Leftovers can be stored on the counter for a couple of hours, but will ultimately need to be refrigerated. Your pastry may not be quite as flaky the next day, but it will still be delicious!

Can I Use Store Bought Lemon Filling?

If you’re in a pinch, you can use a store bought lemon filling or even a store bought refrigerated pie crust to save yourself some time. The important thing is that your filling is hot when your meringue goes on, which prevents weeping.

I recommend doing as much as you can from scratch for the best results, but store bought options are lifesavers on busy days!

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