Saturday, May 11, 2013

Lemon Meringue Pie for Mother's Day


Most of you that know me through my blog, know that my mom passed away almost two years ago.  You also know that I enjoy making pies, it's in my genetic code!  Thanks to my nana, mom and Aunt Mae!  It's also indescribable to tell you how much we miss mom, especially on special times.  One way I like to honor her memory is to cook some of her favorite dishes.

Of couse one of those days would be her birthday, Mother's Day, her wedding anniversary.  For her birthday, a few weeks ago, I made one of her most favorite desserts in all the world!  Lemon Meringue Pie.  Ironically, one of my younger sisters did the same thing!  I told you, it's a genetic thing!

I was having company for dinner in Maine, and making this pie to honor my mom was a private pleasure for me.  Thankfully this is also my husband's favorite pie and my dinner guests happen to love lemon meringue pie too!  So making this pie was a "win, win" as they say!

Please, stop by, have a slice and enjoy!  Happy Mother's Day!!!


INGREDIENTS 
I actually doubled the ingredients because I had a large deep dish pie plate
1 box (4.3 oz size) lemon Jello pudding and pie filling
3/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. sugar
3 c. water
3 eggs, separated (keep egg whites at room temperature for meringue)
1 baked 9 inch pie shell, cooled*

DIRECTIONS
Combine pie filling mix, 3/4 sugar and 1/2 cup of the water. Blend in egg yolks and remaining 2 1/2 c. water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Stirring constantly. Cool 5 minutes, stirring twice. Pour in pie shell.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. 

This meringue was amazing!  Beat the egg whites until good and foamy. Gradually beat in 1/3 c. sugar and keep beating until mixture will form stiff shiny peaks.

Spoon meringue onto pie, going around outside edge first, making sure meringue is touching the crust**. Pile remaining meringue in center and spread lightly over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meringue is browned. Cool a few hours before serving.



*Make sure you "dock" or put lots of fork pricks in the pie shell sides and bottom.  Add some weights on the bottom to keep it from bubbling up. I use dry beans on a piece of piece of foil.  Bring the foil up high enough so you can lift out the beans easily.

**It's really important that the meringue touch the crust, or it will shrink and won't cover the top of the pie.


Hmm, what do you think my four legged son is going to get his mamma for Mom's Day?  Has he told you?  I can't get anything out of him!  He's not talking . . . 


32 comments:

  1. thanks for the memories! i hardly remember my mother at all since she died when i was little. but this reminded me that she used to make lemon meringue pies! i am going to have to make one!

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  2. Looks yummy! Lemon meringue pie was my Daddy's favorite. It's hard to lose a parent. We never get over the loss do we? Happy Mother's Day to you my friend.

    Big Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  3. I am quite impressed with your meringue!! Honestly, I have never made one because I am petrified!!!!

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  4. there's nothing like food to bring those wonderful memories flooding back is there? And the wonderful thing is that you'll always have this recipe and now you've shared it with us a little bit of your mum will be out there with us too!... now as for Duke... his gift to you can only be unconditional love and for you to remember to give him treats!

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  5. Your pie looks gorgeous! That's one of my favorite pies, too. Only think I do different is to add a pinch of cream of tartar to the egg whites. It helps stiffen them nicely, and you can even reduce the amount of sugar a smidge without sacrificing taste.

    Darn, woman. Now I'm gonna have to make a lemon meringue pie today. (sigh) Such a sacrifice... HA!

    Happy Mothers' Day!

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  6. yummm my dad was the big pie eater in our family. I would rather have pie than any other sweet. This looks wonderful have a happy mothers day.
    Cathy

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  7. What a wonderful idea, to honour your late mother by preparing her favourite dishes! And the meringue looks incredibly yummy - can't blame everyone for listing it as their favourite!

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  8. That has to be the prettiest Lemon Meringue Pie I have ever seen, and yes I would love a slice!! Thank you for the recipe. Greetings, Julie.

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  9. Food has a special way making memories and of bringing people together. Just think of all the lemon meringue pies you guys have shared over the years. This one would have made your mother proud, its gorgeous.

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  10. Hi lovely lady.
    Your pie looks so yummy for Mother Day. Also thanks so much for your sweet comments on my Tablescape. hoping you and your family have a wonderful Sunday.
    XXOO Diane

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  11. My mom was a terrible cook but very good at making cakes and pies.
    Lemon Meringue Pie was a speciality of hers also.
    Thanks for a nice memory!
    Have a great weekend!

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  12. Well, I sure would love a bite of that lemon meringue pie! Well, not a bite, but the whole piece! ha haha Looks yummy. Hope you have a lovely Mother's Day. Susan

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  13. Yummy ! I love Meringue pie ! I lost my mum 5 years ago and I to find it hard still ! My mum was a wonderful cook and baker , when we lived on the farm she made the most wonderful desserts with fresh garden strawberries , rhubarb , raspberries and blueberries ! Thanks for sharing. Happy Mothers Day to all !

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  14. My grandmother recently passed away and Lemon Meringue was one of her "specialties", I have it only my list of must bakes over the next few weeks...along with banana cream pie. Isn't it wonderful how certain foods trigger such emotional reactions/memories? Happy Mother's Day

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  15. Oh that looks so so good! Mouthwatering!
    It is a lovely way of remembering your Mum on her special days.Wishing you a Happy Mother's Day - I'm sure Duke has come up trumps, what a cute photo of him!
    Thanks for sharing the recipe Mary,I hope you enjoy your day.
    Gill xx

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  16. My favorite pie! This is a nice tribute to your mom.. shed be proud:)

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  17. Oh my gosh, I'm drooling now! Lemon meringue pie was my mom's favorite and is my hubby's too. She loved to make pies and I miss them. Your pie is a great tribute to your mother and I hope your fur baby gave you something spectacular!

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  18. Yum! That pie looks delicious! It's nice that you remember your Mom when you make certain things, isn't it? Me too!

    Judy

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  19. My grandmother was a fantastic pie maker too, and I make them now and again - this one looks wonderful!!.. thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  20. PS.. I'm sharing a link to your blog today to share your blog recipe. Come check it out (in about 15 minutes) and let me know it's OK :-)

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  21. Lemon meringue is my fave.....thanks for sharing!!

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  22. Oh, my, I got to make me one of those.

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  23. Beautiful. Definitely a win win!

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  24. I can't think of a better way to honor your mother than prepare her favorite foods- such as making pies. I know she is smiling down on you.

    Velva

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  25. I hope you had a lovely Mother's Day. I love lemon meringue pie but would you believe I have never made one. I think I should change that...thanks for the tip about the meringue touching the crust. We are heading up to Maine tomorrow to open our cottage.

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  26. Great memories of your mom and love this pie. Happy belated Mother's Day Mary. Hope Duke surprised you with something special :)
    Sam

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  27. What a delightful pie to celebrate Mother's Day. Hope you had a wonderful time. I adore Lemon meringue pie. I made them in mini-version last years on Mother's Day too. :)

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  28. What a beautiful treat...and special way to celebrate Mother's Day.

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  29. A beautiful pie for sure. It looks super lemony. Such a vibrant color!

    I am loving that plate too. Presentation is just as important!

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  30. Beautiful pie! Lemon meringue is my middle son's favorite. He always asks for it on his birthday instead of cake. :)

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  31. Ohhhh...that looks great! What a great summer dessert...feels like summer today anyway.

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  32. How, HOW could I have missed this gorgeous pie and your post? I feel like we have zigged and zagged! Golly, I love a good pie recipe and if it's a family favorite, all the better! Your Mom would have been happy to share a piece with you guys! Summer on a plate! What a nice way of honoring her!

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