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How to Make a Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

January 12, 2021 By: Katie41 Comments

The best Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe ever and it is so easy to bake! Below is the full recipe and step by step tutorial.

lemon meringue pie recipe with lemon pudding

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!

Yup, he loves me!

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 ever and I use the same recipe that my mom always did. It’s actually on the side of the Lemon Jello Box! So it is no secret.

the lemon meringue pie recipe on the jell-o cook and serve pudding and pie filling box

I have tried “from scratch” lemon pie recipes and they aren’t as good but require more effort.

Ingredients

  • Lemon Jello Cook & Serve Pudding
  • 1/2 C Sugar
  • 2 1/4 C Water
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • Frozen Pie Crust
jell-o cook and serve pudding and pie filling

Directions

Begin by combining all of the ingredients in a pot on the stove. Stir until a full boil.

boiling the lemon pie filling

After it boils and, let it cool for 5 minutes before you pour the pudding into your pie crust. 

Here I cheat and use the store-bought frozen pie crusts.  So easy but still tastes AMAZING!

filling a pie crust with lemon pudding

Meringue Ingredients

  • 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.  

meringue on a lemon pie before it is baked

Bake at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes to brown the meringue. 

a lemon meringue pie baking in the oven

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.

a lemon meringue pie cooling after baking in the oven

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!

Want another delicious flavor of pie? How about the classic Apple Pie. This recipe is delicious too.

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How to Make a Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

The best Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe ever and it is so easy to bake! Click here for the recipe and step by step tutorial.

Ingredients

Lemon Pie Filling

  • Lemon Jello Cook & Serve Pudding
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 Egg Yolks

Pie Crust

  • 1 Frozen Pie Crust or make with your favorite pie crust recipe

Meringue

  • 3 Egg Whites
  • 1/3 cup Sugar

Instructions

Pie Filling

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a pot on the stove. Stir until a full boil.
  • After mixture boils, let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the pudding into your pie crust. 

Mernigue

  • Beat 3 egg whites in large bowl with mixer on high speed until foamy.
  • Gradually beat in 1/3 cup sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread meringue over the pie reaching to the edges of the pie crust.

Bake

  • Bake at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes to brown the meringue. 
  • Let cool at room temperature before serving.
  • After 4 hours at room temperature the pie can be placed in the refrigerator.

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Comments

  1. ladybehindthecurtain.com says

    July 6, 2011 at 4:08 am

    Thanks for linking up your recipes at Cast Party Wednesday. I hope you come back tomorrow and share some more of your awesome recipes!
    Thanks,
    I hope to see you there!

    Reply
    • Pam Green says

      May 14, 2018 at 10:31 am

      Thanks for sharing this lemon meringue pie. I had. Forgot how to make the meringue and it was really good . A friend, thanks

      Reply
      • Katie says

        May 21, 2018 at 8:03 am

        I am so glad that you liked it Pam!

        Reply
  2. rebekahdawn says

    August 9, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    Yum, love lemon!

    Reply
  3. Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage.com says

    August 9, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    Looks yummy!

    Reply
  4. Ginger says

    December 2, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    Yum! Featuring you over on my blog this morning! Thank you so much for linking up to {wow me} wednesday last week! 🙂

    Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com

    Reply
  5. alicia says

    August 18, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    oh, 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!

    Reply
  6. Xmasdolly says

    September 14, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    Oh wow that does look easy! mmmmm Thanks for sharing. I’m your latest follow. Nice to meet you.

    Reply
  7. The Sunday Mode says

    April 23, 2017 at 2:50 am

    Love 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

    Reply
    • Katie says

      April 23, 2017 at 8:19 am

      Thanks Julia! I am the same way and LOVE everything lemon. It is my favorite Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe. Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
      • BArbra (mom) says

        April 26, 2017 at 4:58 pm

        Oh, 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.

        Reply
        • Katie says

          April 27, 2017 at 7:30 am

          Thanks, Mom! It really is my very favorite pie!

          Reply
  8. Sylvia says

    November 22, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    I 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!)

    Reply
    • Katie says

      November 27, 2017 at 10:18 am

      Thank you, Sylvia! I do hope your son loved the pie!

      Reply
      • Ann Coty says

        December 20, 2017 at 1:08 pm

        Hi Katie do you cook the pie crust first before you pour the filling in?

        Reply
        • Katie says

          December 28, 2017 at 10:23 am

          Yes, you do cook the pie crust first. Then you’ll add the filling and bake again.

          Reply
  9. Linda says

    December 24, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    My filling came out rubbery. Followed directions on the box. Any ideas what went wrong?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 28, 2017 at 10:17 am

      It 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.

      Reply
  10. Christina says

    January 16, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    Never had lemon meringue pie before. This looked so good and easy. Oh boy was it?!?! I ate nearly half the pie myself! Uh-oh!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 17, 2018 at 9:41 am

      Ha hA! Lemon Meringue is my favorite! So yummy! I am glad you enjoyed too! Thanks, Christina!

      Reply
  11. Lydia says

    March 14, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    Love 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. ??‍♀️

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 19, 2018 at 9:53 am

      Hi 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.

      Reply
  12. Connie says

    September 22, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    This is the recipe my mom used for years, and she was an awesome cook!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 24, 2018 at 9:36 am

      It is my favorite Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe, and it is super easy! Thank you Connie!

      Reply
  13. Retsd says

    December 21, 2018 at 11:49 am

    My mom says “Thank you!”.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 27, 2018 at 1:20 pm

      LOL!!! You are welcome!

      Reply
  14. Susan says

    April 26, 2019 at 6:56 pm

    Thank 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

    Reply
  15. Caryn says

    November 30, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    First time pie maker, so I wanted to start easy, so went with this recipe. I figured out though that the lemon pudding part needs to be followed exactly by the box instructions, using 2 egg YOLKS, beaten and not the whole egg. For first timers, me, that threw off the consistency of the filling and it was runny. I made it a second time (glad I bought two boxes) and it worked much better. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 2, 2019 at 11:26 am

      Thank you Caryn! I am so glad you got it to work out for you. Even if it was the second try. I hope it was delicious!

      Reply
  16. Betty Allen says

    December 17, 2019 at 10:53 am

    Hi, Is it just one box of the jello pudding .

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 17, 2019 at 2:46 pm

      Yes, one small box per pie.

      Reply
  17. Betty Allen says

    December 17, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    My pie was a failure , not because of your recipe . But my meringe was stiff ,and my filling did not set ,it was mushy. I will try again.

    Reply
  18. Tami says

    April 13, 2020 at 9:27 am

    Boxes are now 3.4 oz. how would you alter the recipe?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      April 14, 2020 at 11:26 am

      Does the side of the box still have the recipe for Lemon Meringue Pie? I would say to still follow the directions on the side of the box. Thanks Tami!

      Reply
  19. Dee Vohnoutka says

    June 20, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    Hi, I was glad to see the recipe on your site, for the jello lemon meringue pie, as I bought the jello lemon pie filling/pudding today, and they have removed the pie recipe from the side of the box, the only recipe on the box, at this time is pudding directions.
    thank you!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      June 22, 2020 at 10:58 am

      Oh how sad! It is such a great recipe! Now I’m glad too!! I would hate to lose this recipe!

      Reply
  20. Sally Miller says

    September 6, 2020 at 9:44 am

    This is the recipe I made for years when my kids were little and somehow it got lost and I could not remember the recipe I knew I used lemon pudding but could not find it on the box, I even went to the jello website and they don;t have it…..thank you for posting it I will not lose it again!

    Reply
  21. Linda Roberts says

    December 3, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    I have always used this recipe and my husband loves my lemon pies. I hate that they took the recipe off the new boxes. Thank you for publishing this. I always used the microwave version. Does anyone have that recipe? I’m sure it’s very similar but was on the bottom of the box. Thank you. Please send to my email.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 7, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      I love that you love this recipe too! I do not have the microwave version, but hopefully someone else here will have it and be able to send it to you.

      Reply
  22. ray says

    January 11, 2021 at 5:14 pm

    Please correct the recipe so that it matches what is on the box. You should use 2 egg YOLKS and not “2 Beaten Eggs”. My pie did not set and came out runny.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 12, 2021 at 12:30 pm

      I am so sorry Ray, I have adjusted the recipe on the website.

      Reply

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