Easy And Quick Lemon Meringue Pie Made In The Microwave; Step By Step Instructions With Photos
By mary615
Easy And Quick Lemon Meringue Pie
My family’s favorite pie is the Lemon Meringue Pie. I used to make it in a saucepan on top of the stove. This required constant stirring, and I didn’t enjoy making the pie that way. One day, I decided to make it in the microwave, and now I love making this pie. It is so simple to do. I wish I had thought of this long ago.
Get All Ingredients Ready
Cook Time
Ingredients For The Pie
1 ½ Cups Granulated Sugar
3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
3 Tablespoons all-purpose Flour
Dash Salt
1 ½ Cups hot water (I heat the water in the microwave)
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/3 Cup Lemon Juice. This can be bottled Lemon Juice, or the juice from two Lemons.
3 egg whites for the Meringue
A baked 8 in. Pie Shell. This can be a shell from the Grocery Store or one you have made. I have a wonderful recipe for a pie crust made with oil. Click on the above link for that.
How Simple Is This??
You really can't get an easier way to make a pie than this: You just put the first four ingredients into a microwavable bowl, add the hot water, microwave for 2 minute, bring it out, beat it, put back in the microwave for another 2 minutes, add a small amount into the beaten egg yolk, return to the microwave for another 2 minutes, bring it out, add the lemon juice and butter, put it back in the microwave for another minute or so. That's it! So instead of standing in front of the stove, and continually stirring for about 15 minutes on medium, this way you have a total of 7 minutes in the microwave, and you're done!
First Four Ingredients
First Four Ingredients
Into a 2 quart microwavable plastic container, Mix together:
The Sugar, Cornstarch, Flour, and Salt
Hot Water Has Been Added
Add Hot Water And Mix
Gradually add the hot water. Mix well. Place in the microwave on high setting for 2 minutes.
Take out and use hand held beater to mix well. Put back in the microwave for another 2 minutes.
3 Beaten Egg Yolks
Mixture Is Added To The Beaten Egg Yolks.
Pour a small amount of the mixture into the beaten egg yolks. Mix this well. Return it to the mixture in the container.
After The Egg Yolks Are Added
After The Egg Yolks Are Added
Put it back in the microwave for 2 minutes. It will be slightly thickened at this point. Use the hand held beater to make sure there are no lumps.
Add the Lemon Juice and Butter.
Put back in the microwave for 1 minute.
Beat well with the hand held beater till nice and smooth. The mixture should be very thick at this point.
Spoon Into Baked Pie Shell
Spoon the mixture into a baked Pie Shell.
The Baked Pie Shell
Spoon The Lemon Pie Mixture Into Baked Pie Shell
Make The Meringue
Make The Meringue For The Lemon Meringue Pie
Make the Meringue by beating the 3 egg whites until you have nice peaks. Add about 3 Tablespoons sugar. Egg whites should be at room temperature, and they beat better in a glass bowl, not plastic.
Spread The Meringue On Top Of The Pie
Spread the Meringue on top of the pie, covering the entire pie, making peaks. I like to sprinkle a little sugar on the top just to give the pie some sparkle.
Spread The Meringue On Top Of The Pie
Bake Pie In Oven Till Meringue Is Browned
Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Cool in Refrigerator for at least an hour before you cut the pie. It will be nice and firm, and hold it’s shape when cut.
Place Pie In Oven Until Meringue Is Browned
This is how your finished Lemon Meringue Pie will look. Make sure it's been chilled before you cut into it. We never want to wait!
This Is My Reciple For A Pie Crust Using Oil
- Bake a Perfect Pie Crust Without Shortening: Use Oil Instead
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Do You Like Lemon Meringue Pie?
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Hi, Just Ask Susan, I do hope you'll try this. You'll never go back to the old way of making Lemon Meringue Pie.
Wow Mary, my Floridian friend....this is awesome. Never would have dreamt you could make Meringue Pie in the microwave..will try !!
How easy is that!
This is a keeper...bookmarked!
Well it sounds easy enough. I wouldn't make it though. I cannot stand the texture or taste. But I will pass your recipe on to friends who make lemon meringue pie. Thanks Mary.
Why, there's my friend, the Chef! Good to see you. Let me know how you like this one., OK?
Hey there, Will Starr, I do hope you will try and make this pie. You'll love it! Let me know how it turns out.
Hello, Hyphenbird, (Love that hat), I can't believe you don't like Lemon Meringue Pie! I could eat a whole pie. Do pass it on to your friends. Good to see you.
I was able to enjoy this pie yesterday. Awesome !!!!!
Why, thank you, Holly32! So glad you liked it!
I am going to try this I love Lemon Meringue Pie
Hi gogogo, Please do try this method and let me know how you like it, OK?
I love lemon meringue pie, but I've never made it myself. I'm going to try your recipe when I have time. It looks easy, quick and delicious - a great combination!
Hi, AliciaC, if you like Lemon Meringue Pie, you'll love this one! It really is quick and easy. Thanks for reading, and do try it! Goodnight.
lemon meringue pie! Sounds like the start point to an inspiration of mine. Had to read this hub step by step too! Can't be easier that that! And as always Mary, you take pictures even from the ceiling! Nice to read you on this one. The ingredients are easy to get and we all need is some time. Thanks Mary!
LORD
Looks yummy but no microwave.
Hi Lord, good to see you this morning! Take some time from your busy writing and make yourself this pie! You'll be glad you did. See you again, soon.
Hi Gypsy Rose Lee, I am so spoiled, I don't know how I lived before microwaves. I depend on mine SO much. I'm just curious..why don't you have one? I'd send you a pie that I made but it might be too expensive to send to Latvia! Hope your day is wonderful for you.
Well, one of my family's all time favourites, and you have made it so easy. This is a method I wont forget. Bookmarked my dear friend and voted up and ABI x
Good Morning, thebluestar! Thanks for reading and I do hope you will make this pie. You won't be sorry. Thanks for the votes, too. I hope you have a wonderful day in your far off land of Ireland!
I love lemon meringue pie, too. Your recipe sounds good and the pictures look great! Just like you, I am very grateful for the microwave. :)
We have microwaves in Latvia but we have a rather little kitchen with not much counter space so we opted for a convection type electric oven and that's what we use more than our gas stove. This oven also cooks pretty quick like a whole chicken of course depending on size anywhere from 45 minutes to one hour.
Hi Om Paramapoonya, if you like Lemon Meringue Pie, you will love this one! Try it and see.
I have a daughter who just bought a convection oven, and she loves it. Said she wished she had it years ago. I've never tried one myself, but I'm tempted to. See you later, Gypsy Rose Lee....
Mary, an easy to make meringue pie? I am in! This sounds great, almost too good to be true? I have to try it, I am such a fan of lemons and lemon meringue pie! Yum :)
Hello, oceansnsunsets. I do hope you will make this pie in the microwave; you can't go wrong! Let me know how it turns out, OK? Goodnight
Up, useful, and awesome Mary. This pie looks great and I bet it taste even better. Seems simple to make, but I tend to mess these things up. That is why my wife does most of the cooking. A great recipe and thanks for sharing it. Have a great Thanksgiving:)
Good Morning, thelyricwriter! Have your wife try this method. She will love it. Thanks for the votes, too. I hope you and yours have a wonderful ThanksgivingDay!
This is one of my favorite pies of all time! Will bookmark this hub and keep it for future reference. Thanks for the tips on how to easily make lemon meringue pie using the microwave. Appreciate it. Up and useful votes!
Hi Peggy W, so glad to hear you will try this pie. You won't be sorry you did! It is SO easy. Thanks for the votes, too! Goodnight.
Hi Mary,
I love lemon meringue pie but I have to make it the conventional way as I don't have a microwave oven.
Voted up and awesome.
Hope you and Baby are your enjoying your weekend.
Hello Sueswan, you could use this same recipe, just mix everything together and cook on med. heat till it's thick. Pour some into the egg yolks and return to med. heat till thick. I used to do it the conventional way till I discovered this way.
Thanks for the votes!!
Miss Baby is still fine, thanks so much. Regards, Mary
This is something I rarely make because it takes so long standing over the stove.. But this makes it much easier and quicker.
Thank you Mary
Hi Rosemay50, I do hope you'll try making the pie this easy way! You can't fail. Good to see you, goodnight.
Hmmm...my comment disappeared. Anyway, I've never tried lemon meringue pie in the microwave, but I will now! Voted up.
Hi habee, hope you will try this method. You'll never make one the old way again. Thanks for the vote! Goodnight...
Just Ask Susan 6 months ago
I will try this next time I make a lemon meringue pie. Looks great!