“Since as far back as I can remember, I have simply loved pie. I can’t really explain why. If one loves poetry, or growing orchids, or walking along the beach at sunset, the why isn’t all that important. To me, pie is poetry that makes the world a better place.”
-Ken Haedrich
Boy have I got a treat to share with you! Kevin’s mom (Miss Katie) came over and showed us how to make her lemon icebox meringue pie this afternoon, and y’all, it is so simple and SO delicious!
Here are the ingredients…
1 can Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk (you can use fat free milk if you want)
2 eggs, separated
1/2 cup lemon juice (fresh-squeezed or bottled)
4 tablespoons sugar
1 graham cracker pie shell
…and here are the instructions:
– Place milk in a mixing bowl.
– Separate the eggs and place the yolks in the milk. Place the whites in separate mixing bowl.
– Add 1/2 cup lemon juice to milk and yolks. Blend well until mixture thickens.
– Pour mixture into pie shell.
– Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until peaks begin to form.
– Add sugar and continue to beat the mixture until it stiffens into meringue.
– Cover the pie with meringue and bake at 350 degree for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
– Cool slightly on a raised rack, and chill for a couple of hours before serving.
Here’s the printable recipe card if you’d like to have a hard copy to refer to:
Ingredients
- 1 can Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk (may use fat free milk if desired)
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 graham cracker pie shell
Instructions
- Place milk in a mixing bowl.
- Separate eggs and place the yolks in the milk. Place the whites in separate mixing bowl.
- Add 1/2 cup lemon juice to milk and yolks. Blend well until mixture thickens.
- Pour mixture into pie shell.
- Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until peaks begin to form.
- Add sugar and continue to beat until mixture stiffens into meringue.
- Cover pie with the meringue and bake at 350 degree for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly on a raised rack, and chill for a couple of hours before serving.
Off to eat a slice of poetry! 😉
PS- Speaking of things that make the world a better place…here’s a sneak peek at our friend Mati sporting one of the kids shirts we’re releasing (for two days only!) next Monday and Tuesday:
She’s just so much sunshine to the square inch! 😀
Looks wonderful! Is the mil sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk?
Thanks, Jennifer! It’s sweetened condensed milk. XO
Layla, thank you for posting this recipe! I got on the computer last night to look up a recipe for lemon pie – I’m not joking!- when I saw on Instagram that you were publishing Mrs. Katie’s recipe on your blog! I’m making this for dessert tonight!
Did you ever decide when you’re going to host a Bijou jewelry party?
Blessings!
That is TOO funny, Donna! 😀
And thanks for reminding me to set a date for the Bijou party…I need to do that!
At age 48 I think I can say that I have never had Lemon Meringue.
Well I hope you LOVE this one if you decide to make it, Melissa! XO
This recipe looks yummy. Thanks for posting!
Sure thing, Angie! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Did you mean to make a smiley face with your egg yolks and spoon? =) Miss Katie’s recipe looks yummy!
That was Kevin’s capture, Jenn! 😀 Such a creative fella!
We’re camping this week at our County Fair, but I cannot wait to make that pie when I get home.. I already have all of those ingredients, yay!! And that t-shirt will be a perfect addition to my BlogThreads that I wear almost daily, can’t wait for a new one! ~Kim
Ooh! Have fun camping, Kim! I always love seeing your name pop up here and on Periscope! 😀
Yum, yum! That sounds like my mom’s recipe only she didn’t put the meringue on top. It was always a delicious treat for summertime. And easy to make too!
The children’s tshirt is adorable (so is your little friend!)
Thank you, Cecilia! XO
Looks delicious! I love a good simple summer recipe!
looks simple enough that even i could probably make it!! #notacook #notabaker
thanks for sharing.
xo
I just have time for a quick comment!
I am thrilled, absolutely thrilled, to see Katie looking so well.
I miss seeing our Katie!!!!
Let’s hear it for we, seasoned gals!!!!!!
^5 Katie!!!!
My three year old and I made this tonight. She is squealing with delight over her “wemon pie”. Can’t wait to try it! My great-grandma always made a coconut cream pie with a meringue top, but I’ve never made meringue myself. It was much easier than I thought, and it reminded me of her. Thank you, Layla. 🙂
I visit often and love to see when Kevin and his Mom are featured (as I do with you, Layla, and your mother). And I love to see posts like this, with family recipes, that have been loved, and are in one’s beloved memories. Thanks to Katie and Kevin for sharing this recipe, and you, for sharing your family’s “stuff.” 🙂
Best,
Gloria
Looked delicious and I had all the ingredients on hand. So delicious and surprisingly easy. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you for this yummy recipe. I will be making it tomorrow. We make Kevin’s Family Spaghetti all the times. I think we need more of the family’s recipes.
My parents love Meringue Pie and so do I, so I have saved this one to try!! Thanks for sharing
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