Best 4 Homemade Lemon Pie From Scratch Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful experience of creating a classic Homemade Lemon Pie from scratch. This timeless dessert features a crisp and buttery crust, a velvety smooth lemon filling bursting with citrusy zest, and a delicate meringue topping that adds a touch of sweetness and a beautiful golden-brown color. With step-by-step instructions and a detailed video tutorial, this recipe is perfect for home bakers of all skill levels. Along with the main Lemon Pie recipe, you'll also discover variations for a Gluten-Free Lemon Pie, a Vegan Lemon Pie, and a Mini Lemon Pie version for individual servings. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this collection of recipes will guide you in crafting a luscious lemon pie that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED LEMON PIE



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This recipe came from a very old and dear friend, and it combines just the right amount of tartness and sweetness.

Provided by Pat

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups water
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Lemon Filling: In a double boiler, combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Stir in water, mixing well. Cook until mixture is thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Place egg yolks in a medium bowl and beat well. Slowly pour 1/2 cup of cornstarch mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly.
  • Pour egg yolk mixture back into cornstarch mixture in double boiler, continuing to whisk constantly. Return double boiler to heat and cook mixture 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Stir butter or margarine, lemon juice, and lemon rind into thickened mixture. Allow mixture to cool, then pour into pie shell.
  • To Make Meringue: In a large metal or glass mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add 6 tablespoons sugar a little at a time, continuing to beat until all sugar is incorporated and whites are stiff. Spread meringue into pie shell, making sure to completely cover lemon filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, just until meringue is golden brown. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 84.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 219.4 mg, Sugar 35.4 g

WORLD'S BEST LEMON PIE



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Mother's pies were always so wonderful, with tender, flaky crusts. Through the year we enjoyed berry and apple pies, but in summer the order of the day was this lemon pie recipe-so light and refreshing! -Phyllis Kirsling, Junction City, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
3 large egg yolks, beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
MERINGUE:
3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir 1 cup of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to saucepan. Bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, lemon juice and zest until smooth. Pour into pastry shell. In a bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff but not dry peaks are formed. Gradually beat in sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over pie, sealing edges to pastry. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden. Cool. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

THE BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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It's the stuff of dreams: a classic sweet and tart dessert with a foolproof meringue topping that won't weep! We use mostly butter in our from-scratch pie dough, but also add a little vegetable shortening as well - we found that this combination creates a crust that is both tender and flaky.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 9h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
6 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 to 6 tablespoons ice water
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice plus 2 teaspoons gently packed lemon zest
4 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
5 large egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch fine salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the pie crust: Pulse the flour, shortening, sugar, salt and vinegar in a food processor until the mixture looks like damp sand, about 10 pulses. Add the butter and pulse until you can still see large pea-sized pieces. Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons ice water and pulse until the dough begins to come together. Pinch the dough; if it doesn't hold together, add up to 3 more tablespoons ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together when pinched. Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap and dump the dough onto the plastic. Using the edges of the plastic, press the dough into a disc. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and preferably overnight. (Freeze up to 2 months.)
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough out into a 13-inch round. Place in a 9-inch pie dish, gently pressing the dough into the edges and letting the excess dough drape over the sides. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Trim any excess dough with a paring knife and crimp the edges decoratively or press them down with the tines of a fork. Prick the dough on the bottom all over with a fork. Place a sheet of parchment paper inside the dough and fill with pie weights or uncooked rice or beans. Bake for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the parchment and weights and bake until the crust is deep golden brown on the edges and lightly golden in the center, 10 to 12 minutes more. Let the crust cool to room temperature.
  • For the filling: Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan. Add the lemon juice and 1 1/2 cups water and whisk to combine. Whisk the egg yolks in a separate medium bowl. Place the sugar mixture over medium heat and cook, continuing to gently whisk, until the mixture begins to bubble and is extremely thick. Temper the eggs yolks by slowly adding half of the hot sugar mixture to the yolks while constantly whisking. Add the tempered yolks to the saucepan and return to the heat. Bring the mixture back to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and lemon zest until completely melted and incorporated. Pour the filling directly into the pie crust and cover with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface of the filling (see Cook's Note). Refrigerate while you make the meringue.
  • For the meringue: Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment along with the sugar, cream of tartar and salt. Whisk together to combine. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture feels hot to the touch. Transfer the bowl to the mixer and add the vanilla. Whisk on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove the plastic wrap from the pie and gently mound the meringue on top of the filling. Use an offset spatula to make sure the meringue completely covers the filling and meets the crust all around the edges. (This will seal in the filling and help prevent weeping.) Use the offset spatula to create swirls and peaks in the meringue. Toast the meringue using a kitchen torch or broil in the oven until golden brown, keeping an eye on the meringue if broiling, 1 to 2 minutes. Refrigerate the pie until the filling is completely cool and set, about 4 hours.

EASY LEMON PIE



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A short and easy recipe for lemon icebox pie.

Provided by Nancy D.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Lemon Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (9 inch) pie shell
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Prick pie shell with a fork and bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool.
  • In a medium mixing bowl blend egg yolks and condensed milk. Stir in lemon juice. Heat this mixture in a double boiler, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it thickens. Pour into piecrust and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 166.6 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

Tips for an Amazing Lemon Pie:

  • Use fresh lemons. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest provide the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the crust tough.
  • Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will make it easier to work with.
  • Use a glass pie plate. This will allow you to see the beautiful layers of the pie.
  • Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to firm up.

Conclusion:

This homemade lemon pie recipe is a classic for a reason. It's a delicious, refreshing, and beautiful dessert that is easy to make and loved by all. With its flaky crust, tangy filling, and creamy topping, this pie is sure to be a hit at any gathering. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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