Gluten-Free Lemon Meringue Pie

By
Teri Gruss, MS
Teri Gruss, MS
Freelance writer and nutrition expert Teri Lee Gruss, M.S. has written hundreds of recipes focusing on healthy gluten-free cooking.
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Updated on 12/3/21
Lemon meringue pie on a cooling rack with a bowl of lemons in the background
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Prep: 45 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 70 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Yield: 1 pie
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
591 Calories
19g Fat
97g Carbs
12g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 591
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 450mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 97g 35%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 52g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 3mg 14%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 209mg 4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This gluten-free lemon meringue pie recipe features a lusciously sweet and tart pie baked in a buttery gluten-free pie crust. A softly-peaked meringue crown makes this pie as much fun to look at as it is to eat.

Use a tart pan with a removable bottom for a lovely fluted edge and for easier serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten

  • 4 large egg whites

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 (9-inch) gluten-free pie crust, baked or tart shell

Steps to Make It

  1. Preheat oven to 325 F / 163 C.

  2. Combine water, cornstarch, salt and sugar in a medium saucepan. Whisk until blended. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly until thick, about 3 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, lemon peel, and butter. Whisk until combined.

  4. Slowly drizzle egg yolks into the mixture while whisking. Return to medium-high heat and cook 2-3 minutes. Cool pie filling mixture.

  5. Use an electric mixer or stand mixer to beat egg whites with salt until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat on high until stiff peaks form.

  6. When pie filling has cooled to about room temperature, stir 2 tablespoons of meringue into the pie filling.

  7. Pour the filling into the cool, pre-baked pie crust.

  8. Use a spatula to pile the remaining meringue on the pie. Spread the meringue evenly over the filling, making sure to touch the edges of the crusts with meringue to prevent it from shrinking. Use a teaspoon or small knife to make swirls in the meringue.

  9. Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the meringue peaks are lightly browned.

Raw Egg Warning

Consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs poses a risk of food-borne illness.

Gluten-Free Reminder

Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans, and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.