How to Make Mom's 5-Star Lemon Meringue Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comforting homemade desserts, there's nothing quite like a classic lemon meringue pie. And when it's made from your mom's tried-and-true recipe, it's guaranteed to be a 5-star treat. This recipe has been passed down through the generations in my family, and it never fails to impress. With its tangy lemon filling and fluffy meringue topping, Mom's 5-Star Lemon Meringue Pie is a dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 6 egg yolks
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 (8 inch) deep dish graham cracker pie crust
  • 6 egg whites
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 mins
  • Total Time: 23 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8-inch deep dish pie

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Beat sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a bowl until smooth; pour into pie crust.
  • Beat egg whites with an electric mixer in a glass or metal bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks; spoon onto the pie to cover completely.
  • Bake pie in preheated oven until the tips of the topping begin to brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    544 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 187mg
    • Sodium: 334mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 79g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 67g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 298mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 439mg