I am 50 years old and just made my first lemon meringue pie. It is in the oven now but looks fantastic. Followed your directions and the meringue looks like none other before. Today is national pie day and when my husband comes home from work he is going to be so amazed. Thank you for sharing your receipe. So thankful, Gina Hopper

By Gina Hopper on January 23, 2012

Conformation-made lemon meringue pie last night turned out perfect i did realize that i had to add an extra egg yolk due to size of eggs(should use large eggs.So i hope i helped someone else( Relafleur)for best results leave in refrig over night and it does not run when cutting. PS-I take after my mom and grandmom when it comes to baking and they both speak very highley of Mrs. Paula Dean.

By Arnell on December 29, 2011

Hello i had to freshin up my memmory and this is exactley how mom and grandmom made this lemon pie.i also remember the best lemons to use is the myer lemon has better flavor.i read some comments about egg yolks not being cooked its the lemon that cooks (if you will)the egg yolks and you should fold or wisk not beat or mix for best results.

By Arnell on December 23, 2011

Love this recipe. It's one of my families favorite pies. Ummm.....Ummm....so good!

By Sharon Kay Conley on November 23, 2011

OK I did my own PI work! On Paula's other recipe for Lemon Tarts it says to bake @ 325 for 10-12 minutes. Now that is for Tarts. So I am going to try 15 minutes and call it a day!

By relafleur on November 23, 2011

Last chance! Hope someone is out there! I want to make the pie but concerned about it calling for 3 raw egg yolks. It doesn't get cooked with all the ingredients? Help a sista out!!

By relafleur on November 23, 2011

MY MOM LOVES A FRESH LEMON PIE. EASY TO MAKE AND MERINGUE WAS THE BEST.OUR LEMONS THIS TIME OF YEAR ARE HALF THE SIZE OF A GRAPEFRUIT.ONE LEMON IS MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR A PIE. WOULD RECOMMEND THIS ANY TIME OF YEAR.MOM IS 93 YEARS YOUNG.

By Leland Barrineau on November 19, 2011

I believe a very important part of this recipe was omitted re the cooking of the lemon filling. My ever so sweet daughter (HUGE Paula fan) made this last night and it turned out to be a lemon meringue soup! Bless her heart, she kept reading the directions over and over thinking it must have been something she did but when I read them I knew there was definitely a key step missing. Please feel free to notify me when it is corrected and I will ask her to try again. Lemon meringue is her favorite!

By Debra on November 10, 2011

This is very easy to make and so yummy! My family loves it. It will be a holiday favorite.

By Judith Garland on October 17, 2011

Loving all these recipies!

By Gloria Rowe on September 08, 2011

A lot of you are saying that the pie was runny, that's probably because you couldnt keep your hands off of it! haha. You're supposed to leave it refrigerated for about 4-5 hours, otherwise yes, it will be runny! Love this recipe paula! My favourite pie of all time

By rebecca on September 05, 2011

My family and i enjoyed your lemon meringue pie! Scarfed it down in a day (just 3 if us) lol! Very easy to make love that!! Love if you could put the nutritional value on some of your recipes. 8/17/11

By tina mcconnohie on August 17, 2011

I LOVE this recipe!!! I could eat the pie all by myself . It is a bit runny at first but after making it a few times I have realized that refrigerating it over night makes makes a big difference

By Melanie on August 17, 2011

Paula - I'm looking for the old timey recipe For a Lemon Ice Box pie. Can this recipe be adjusted to leave off the meringue (which would omit the cooking time)? Mom used to make one w/o meringue, knowing I didn't like. However she's been gone (God rest her soul) since ' 84. Several things she made for me come into mind from time to time, would rather have hers - but that's no longer possible. Respectfully, James Oglesby

By James Oglesby on August 07, 2011

I chose to bake the filling for 15 minutes before I put the meringue on and baked it for another 15 minutes. It turned out perfect and was a definite hit! This has become our favorite Lemon Pie.

By Janelle Sanders on June 20, 2011

Please help me!!!!!!!!!!!! How and what do you mean by "sealing" meringue to the pie crust............. My meringue never stays on the crust, seems to come away from it all the time...

By Lou Ricks on May 05, 2011

This pie is Oh-My-God delicious! I made this for my husband and I and we were both drawn to second helpings like magnets! Normally, I cook for my husband like a lil southern belle and eat my desserts like a bird. NOT THIS TIME! My husband is hooked on this pie like heroin! As a matter of fact, the remainder of it is calling his name from the refrigerator as I write this review. Simple ingredients, simple preparation and total taste bud gratification, make this pie recipe a top favorite in my recipe box! Paula Paula PAULA! You are my kitchen mentor and recipe guru! Love love love you!!

By Gina Baccaro on April 23, 2011

This pie is Oh-my-God delicious! I made this for pie for easter for me and my husband and we were drawn to a second piece like a magnet! As a matter of fact, it is calling my name from the refrigerator as I write this review saying, "aw come on! Take another lil piece of me!" It is so easy to make; just simple ingredients. Paula Paula Paula! You ARE my kitchen mentor and recipe guru. Love love love you hun!

By Gina on April 23, 2011

Have physical limitations and hubby wants lemon, custard pie. I need recipe using whole milk out of the bottle

By Betty rushing on April 11, 2011

Ms Dean, Dear Ms. Dean I enjoy you show very much and tried your lemon pie, you used eagle brand milk, 2 whole egg's, and fresh lemon juice. I don't remember the name of the pie, but there was no meringue, just plain. I said that looks easy so I wrote the recipe down and tried it. Family loved the taste, but was pie was a little runny. I tried using lots of tatar but the texture was strange. Can you please publish or send me the recipe, I want to make it for the family Easter dinner at my house, Thank you and blessings for teaching me how to cook. Love your show!!!!! Lorrie

By Lorrie on April 10, 2011