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Lemon Meringue Pie

by Emily Buys 40 Comments

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Lemon Meringue Pie

What is Pi Day all about? It is the day for eating as many pies as you can, right? That sounds like an ideal way to spend a day. Okay, not exactly, but it should/could be! What better way to celebrate mathematics than with a delicious Lemon Meringue Pie. 3/14 is Pi Day and I have teamed up with Crisco to show you how easy it is to make a tasty pie crust using Crisco Baking Sticks.

Classic Crisco Pie Crust

I personally purchase, use, and love Crisco Baking Sticks. When I purchase a large container, it doesn’t always get used fast enough. These sticks though – they come in packages of 3, and are pre-marked with measurements so you can slice off just as much as you need. My mom has been making pies for nearly as long as she has been alive, and her crusts always include Crisco. She claims her pie crust is the best, and we’ve found that the Classic Crisco Pie Crust recipe tastes quite similar. I assure you it is delish with my mom’s Lemon Meringue Pie recipe.

Lemon Meringue Pie

The key to any perfect Lemon Meringue Pie (aside from our Crisco crust) is the use of meyer lemons. I can’t speak highly enough about these lemons. They aren’t as tart as other lemons, and lend the perfect amount of sweetness to this yummy pie. If you weren’t already thinking of adding a homemade pie to your Pi Day celebrations, I think this pie just may change your mind. Of course, Lemon Meringue is great for any Spring or Summer festivities as well. Traditional, delicious, and welcomed by all who partake. Snag the recipe here, then scroll down to see what fun prize packs are up for grabs, thanks to Crisco!

Lemon Meringue Pie

Now here is what makes our time honored traditional family recipe for Lemon Meringue Pie so tasty, smooth, different and delicious. We use Sweetened Condensed Milk!

Lemon Meringue Pie

Now for the recipe, and a fun giveaway! Scroll to see it all! Be sure to ‘like’ and visit https://www.facebook.com/Crisco for a special Pi Day coupon for Crisco Baking Sticks, so you can be baking up delicious pies!

Lemon Meringue Pie

Laurel
Smooth Lemon Meringue Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust

  • 1 1/3 C White Flour
  • 1/2 C chilled Crisco Shortening
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3-6 Tbsp Ice Cold Water

Filling

  • 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk I prefer Eagle Brand
  • 1/2 Cup Lemon Juice preferably Meyer Lemons
  • 1 tsp Lemon Rind - grated
  • 3 Egg Yolks

Meringue

  • 3 Egg Whites
  • 1/4 Tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 6 Tbsp Sugar

Instructions
 

For Crust

  • In a large bowl, stir the flour and salt together, then using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until it begins to clump in pea sized pieces. Slowly add the cold water and continue with the pastry blender until it all comes together and can be shaped into a ball.
  • Sprinkle and spread some flour onto a bread board or pastry sheet, and pat the dough into a circle, then roll out with a floured rolling pin until it's large enough to fit a 9" pie plate with some excess over the sides.
  • Roll the pastry onto your rolling pin, then unroll it over the pie plate. Gently settle it into the pie dish without stretching the dough. Trim the edge and then flute, as you desire. Prick the inside of the crust to prevent it from bubbling up while baking. Bake at 425° for 10 min. Let it cool before filling.

Filling

  • Separate 3 eggs, and place yolks in a large mixing bowl and the whites in another bowl to whip later for meringue. Juice the lemons, and grate 1 tsp of rind and add both to the yolks along with 1 can of Sweetened Condensed Milk. Mix well with a hand mixer and pour into the cooked and cooled pie crust.

Meringue

  • Whip the egg whites (room temperature is best for a fluffy meringue) until peaks begin to form, add the Cream of Tartar and continue mixing at high speed while gradually adding the Sugar. Beat until it's shiny and stiff peaks form.
  • Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, creating peaks and making sure the meringue touches the crust (to prevent your meringue from becoming a floating island).
  • Bake at 325° for 15 min until golden brown. Let the pie cool before serving.
3 Clever Housewife readers will win a Crisco Pi Day baking kit valued at $75! To be honest, I am a little jealous of those who get the prize packs. Each winner will receive the following:

  • Ceramic Pie Plate
  • Pie Servers
  • Portable Pie Plate
  • Measuring Cups
  • Crisco Baking Sticks

The giveaway will end at 11:59pm PT on 3/28. To enter complete the following actions, and leave a comment on this post telling me you have done so. Be sure to share the link to your “share, pin or retweet”. 

Like the Crisco Facebook page.

Then share my Facebook post,  or Re-pin or Retweet one of my shares. 

Don’t forget to comment on this post, for your entry to count!!

Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes

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Comments

  1. Anita Sharp says

    March 14, 2015 at 1:40 AM

    Thanks for the recipe! I’m going to make it for Pi day!!! I liked, shared, and pinned! And I love the new look of the website!

  2. Maralea says

    March 14, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    Liked Crisco facebook page

  3. Maralea says

    March 14, 2015 at 4:46 AM

    Repinned https://www.pinterest.com/pin/209628557631910346/

  4. Maralea says

    March 14, 2015 at 4:47 AM

    Thanks for this delicious recipe and awesome giveaway!

  5. Patricia G says

    March 14, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Liked, re-pinned and now commenting! 🙂 I loved lemon meringue pie and looking forward to trying your recipe!

  6. D Schmidt says

    March 14, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    Like Crisco on Facebook

  7. D Schmidt says

    March 14, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    Pinned https://www.pinterest.com/pin/270849365066361425/

  8. laurel says

    March 14, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    My fav pie of all time.

  9. Jamie B. says

    March 15, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Yep. I did it. Pinterest. The pie looks yum.

  10. David says

    March 15, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    I like Crisco on facebook as David Lintz

  11. David says

    March 15, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    I shared the Facebook post at https://www.facebook.com/david.lintz.12/posts/979523788747856

  12. Suzanne says

    March 15, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    I liked their page and repinned your recipe.

  13. Ashley says

    March 15, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    I like Crisco on Facebook

  14. Ashley says

    March 15, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    Retweeted
    https://twitter.com/CleverHousewife/status/576648171922661376

  15. erica best says

    March 16, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    looks so good

  16. erica best says

    March 16, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/577671865793007616

  17. latanya says

    March 17, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    I Like the Crisco Facebook page.

  18. latanya says

    March 17, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    https://www.facebook.com/latanya.thornhill/posts/10101910245035558

  19. sandra says

    March 17, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    I liked Crisco on Facebook.

  20. sandra says

    March 17, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    I tweeted – https://twitter.com/SDMeaders/status/578035569575534594

  21. Susan Christy says

    March 17, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    I like Crisco on Facebook.

  22. Robin W says

    March 18, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    I already Like Crisco (and you too!) on Facebook as Robin Wilson

  23. Robin W says

    March 18, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    Repinned: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/445645325603680013/

  24. debbie says

    March 19, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    Liked the crisco facebook page as debbiekaye.

  25. debbie says

    March 19, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    repinned https://www.pinterest.com/pin/200550989633246595/

  26. tammigirl says

    March 19, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    I like Crisco on facebook. tammigirl / tammi velez

  27. tammigirl says

    March 19, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    I shared this status of yours on twitter : https://twitter.com/CleverHousewife/status/576648171922661376 as @tammigirl

  28. Kenny Hall says

    March 19, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Yum! I re pinned and liked Crisco on fb! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/479492691552657367/
    [email protected]

  29. Denise K. says

    March 19, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    I retweeted and followed the requirements 🙂 @denisekonkel00

  30. nicki j says

    March 19, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    Repinned=) thanks for the opportunity
    *Liked Crisco on facebook, too! [email protected]

  31. suzanne says

    March 20, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    I shared on Pinterest!

  32. Dianne Hall says

    March 20, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    -Liked Crisco’s FB
    -Retweeted your share on Twitter!
    [email protected]

  33. Jennifer E says

    March 23, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Thinking about trying this pie right NOW! Yum!

  34. Jennifer E says

    March 23, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Liked Crisco Facebook page and re-pinned this delicious recipe!

  35. Lucy says

    March 23, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Love lemon meringue pie! We have a lot of lemons from our dwarf lemon tree right now.

  36. Denise says

    March 23, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    Yum that looks good! I pinned
    [email protected]

  37. Denise says

    March 23, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    I am a facebook fan of Crisco

  38. Nicki Joseph says

    March 23, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    Lemon Meringue is my favorite pie! I like on FB

  39. Michael Bradley (Haynes) says

    March 27, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    My late grandmother swore by Crisco. 🙂 I can’t remember any time I didn’t see a tin of it in her shelf. 🙂

  40. Jeanna says

    November 13, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    LED garantiert Diät abnehmen suchen, 117cm Erfahrungen und 48 intensivieren wochenlang Bildqualität welche
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