Do you want the taste of scratch from a box? This Lemon Meringue Pie recipe is absolutely delicious! An easy DIY dessert recipe tutorial idea.
Lemon Meringue Pie is my love! In fact, on many occasion hubby has brought me home a pie over flowers because he knows I will enjoy that so much more!
Growing up, my favorite pie was always lemon meringue and my mom made it the best! Now it’s my turn to make the best Lemon Meringue Pie and I use the same recipe that my mom always did. It’s actually on the side of the Lemon Jello Box!
I have tried “from scratch” lemon pie recipes and they taste about the same but with a lot more effort.
Ingredients:
- Lemon Jello Cook & Serve Pudding
- 1/2 C Sugar
- 2 1/4 C Water
- 2 Beaten Eggs
How to Make a Lemon Meringue Pie
Begin by combining all of the ingredients in a pot on the stove. Stir until a full boil.
After it boils and, let it cool for 5 minutes before you pour the pudding into your pie crust. Here I cheat again and use the store-bought frozen pie crusts. So easy but still tastes AMAZING!
Meringue:
- 3 Egg Whites
- 1/3 C Sugar
Beat 3 egg whites in large bowl with mixer on high speed until foamy. Gradually beat in 1/3 cup sugar until stiff peaks for,
The meringue best part of the pie if you ask me! Simply plop it on the top of the pie. If you can make loopy peaks it makes the pie look even better.
Bake at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes to brown the meringue.
When it comes out of the oven it is all golden and I just want to it! BUT, it must cool before you cut into it or it will just be a gooey mess.
The next picture was supposed to be a beautiful slice of pie. But I waited so anxious to have a slice that I completely forgot to take a picture of that. OOPS! But let me tell you, it was AMAZING!
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ladybehindthecurtain.com says
July 6, 2011 at 4:08 amThanks for linking up your recipes at Cast Party Wednesday. I hope you come back tomorrow and share some more of your awesome recipes!
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Pam Green says
May 14, 2018 at 10:31 amThanks for sharing this lemon meringue pie. I had. Forgot how to make the meringue and it was really good . A friend, thanks
Katie says
May 21, 2018 at 8:03 amI am so glad that you liked it Pam!
rebekahdawn says
August 9, 2011 at 2:18 pmYum, love lemon!
Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage.com says
August 9, 2011 at 5:42 pmLooks yummy!
Ginger says
December 2, 2011 at 3:00 pmYum! Featuring you over on my blog this morning! Thank you so much for linking up to {wow me} wednesday last week! 🙂
Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com
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alicia says
August 18, 2012 at 12:27 pmoh, yum!! I have just made it too, well a few days ago. I did it the long way and it didn’t last long in the fridge at all!
Xmasdolly says
September 14, 2012 at 4:37 pmOh wow that does look easy! mmmmm Thanks for sharing. I’m your latest follow. Nice to meet you.
The Sunday Mode says
April 23, 2017 at 2:50 amLove how easy you made this recipe seem and I love that you use the recipe off the side of a jello box too! I would never even think to look there. This looks really delicious as well, I love lemon anything when it comes to desserts.
Julia // The Sunday Mode
Katie says
April 23, 2017 at 8:19 amThanks Julia! I am the same way and LOVE everything lemon. It is my favorite Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe. Thank you for stopping by!
BArbra (mom) says
April 26, 2017 at 4:58 pmOh, it looks so good. I havent’t had one for a long time, and since I am trying to loose weight right now,I have to stay away from it. However, one of these days I will celebrate my weight loss with a big piece of this pie.
Katie says
April 27, 2017 at 7:30 amThanks, Mom! It really is my very favorite pie!
Sylvia says
November 22, 2017 at 9:21 pmI made this tonight as a Thanksgiving treat for my son. He has asked for a long time for lemon meringue pie but I never wanted to go to all the work because Im not really a lemon fan! When I saw this recipe it was perfect! Easy and still homemade! Thank you for sharing your recipe! (I would have never looked on the box!)
Katie says
November 27, 2017 at 10:18 amThank you, Sylvia! I do hope your son loved the pie!
Ann Coty says
December 20, 2017 at 1:08 pmHi Katie do you cook the pie crust first before you pour the filling in?
Katie says
December 28, 2017 at 10:23 amYes, you do cook the pie crust first. Then you’ll add the filling and bake again.
Linda says
December 24, 2017 at 6:39 pmMy filling came out rubbery. Followed directions on the box. Any ideas what went wrong?
Katie says
December 28, 2017 at 10:17 amIt sounds like it might have baked too long or at too high of a temperature. I am sorry it didn’t turn out as expected. I would try decreasing the bake time next time.
Christina says
January 16, 2018 at 6:34 pmNever had lemon meringue pie before. This looked so good and easy. Oh boy was it?!?! I ate nearly half the pie myself! Uh-oh!
Katie says
January 17, 2018 at 9:41 amHa hA! Lemon Meringue is my favorite! So yummy! I am glad you enjoyed too! Thanks, Christina!
Lydia says
March 14, 2018 at 8:20 pmLove this recipe, the flavor takes me back to my childhood! But, I’m a little confused… do I follow the instructions on the jello lemon cook and serve box or yours? My flavors were there but it stayed watery. 🤦🏻♀️
Katie says
March 19, 2018 at 9:53 amHi Lydia, the recipe I posted is the same recipe on the box of jello. Next time you make it try adding a bit less water. Due to your elevation that measurement can change a bit.
Connie says
September 22, 2018 at 6:01 pmThis is the recipe my mom used for years, and she was an awesome cook!
Katie says
September 24, 2018 at 9:36 amIt is my favorite Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe, and it is super easy! Thank you Connie!
Retsd says
December 21, 2018 at 11:49 amMy mom says “Thank you!”.
Katie says
December 27, 2018 at 1:20 pmLOL!!! You are welcome!
Susan says
April 26, 2019 at 6:56 pmThank you for posting this recipe, I use to make this pie from the pudding mix but could not remember where I got the recipe. You are right it is on the pudding package, Making 2 tomorrow for a party we are attending. Susan @craftingafamily.com