Prize Winner Lemon Pie
A tangy and sweet lemon pie featuring a smooth lemon filling topped with fluffy meringue. Its bright citrus flavor makes it perfect for summer gatherings or as a refreshing dessert. The creamy texture combined with crisp meringue appeals to citrus lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix cornstarch, sugar, and salt thoroughly in a saucepan.
- Add hot water and cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until thick and clear.
- Remove from stove; add beaten egg yolks.
- Return to stove and cook at low heat, stirring constantly for 6 minutes.
- Take off stove and add lemon juice and butter.
- Cool the mixture.
- Pour into a cooled baked pastry shell.
- Top with meringue.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).