Magic Lemon Pie

73 Reviews

“Lemon Meringue Pie using sweetened condensed milk and bottled lemon juice.” - by JANE HUEY

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
4 tablespoons white sugar

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Original recipe yields 1 pie

Directions

Blend sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks together. Gradually add lemon juice, stirring until mixture thickens and is well blended. Pour filling into crust.
In another bowl, beat room temperature egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar, and continue beating until egg whites are stiff. Carefully spread meringue over filling, sealing the edges.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) until meringue browns, about 6 minutes. Cool. Refrigerate uneaten portions.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
351 cal
18%

Fat
12.9 g
20%

Carbs
53.9 g
17%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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naples34102

Oct. 6, 2009

"This lemon version of Key Lime Pie was creamy and delicious! I made my own crust using 1-1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs, 2 T. sugar and 5 T. melted butter, which I baked at 350 degrees for seven minutes..." See more. I knew I'd like a bolder lemon flavor so I added 1-1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest to the filling. After pouring the filling into the crust, I baked the pie an additional 15 minutes. I omitted the meringue as I preferred to top it with whipped cream. This was light, silky smooth and refreshing, and probably about the easiest pie to make!"

Kristin L.

Oct. 18, 2005

"Three generations of my family have made this pie - nearly identical recipe - we just use fresh lemons. It is absolutely THE best! We usually have to make two to avoid fights over the left overs!!..." See more"

Karisma

Jun. 28, 2008

"This is an awesome recipe. I usually throw two lemons in the blender and then strain the juice allowing some pulp to slip in. That will take care of any excessive sweetness ppl have mentioned. A wonde..." See morerful pie that should be made a summer tradition!"

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