English Lemon Meringue Pie

In this video tutorial I'll be showing you how to make this delicious
English Lemon Meringue Pie
Recipe
130g Short Crust Pastry. See my recipes for my different pastries at this link
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Filling
2 Egg Yolks
100g White Sugar
Zest & Juice of 1 Large Lemon
125g Boiling water
25g Cornflour/Cornstarch (make a slurry with cold water, it should be the consistency of cream
Meringue
100g White Sugar
2 Egg whites
1/4 tsp. Cream of Tartar (or a few drops of lemon juice)
Method
Line an 18cm flan tin/pie plate with your pastry and blind bake as per the video.
Beat the egg yolks with 100g of the sugar, add the lemon juice, zest, juice and boiling water.
Bring to the boil and add the cornflour slurry, stirring all the time until it thickens.
Pour into the pastry case.
Whisk the egg white and cream of tartar on slow speed until well frothy (not stiff yet) Add the sugar in 3 - 4 lots whisking well in between. Once all the sugar is in you can whisk on full speed for about 4 - 5 minutes until glossy and stiff.
Spread over the lemon filling making sure it comes right to the pastry edge.
Bake at 150ºC for about 15 - 20 minutes until the surface is pale golden. Now turn your oven off, open the door slightly and leave for a further 20 minutes before removing.
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[@Marielm1]

Delighted you are feeling somewhat better. Delighted to see you back on.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you so much Marie, I've been overwhelmed with message and I really do appreciate them all. Stay safe.

[@lulu25722]

Hello Mr. Paul i know u not longer with us but i would like to thank you i just bake my first lemon meringue and its perfect so thank you for your amazing knowledge that u shared with us.

[@sarac.3259]

I think it's nice for those of us who enjoyed Mr Paul's excellent videos and who miss him, to put comments on here. It keeps his memory alive. I haven't yet tried this - my daughter has a real dislike of citrus fruits, sadly - but I should, because it looks great and I have always loved lemon meringue pie.

[@JeanWilkinson-kj4go]

After watching you make this lemon meringue yours is the only recipe I use now and always turns out perfect thanks Mr Paul.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Wonderful Jean, thank you for the feedback, I really do appreciate it.

[@sarahstrand8895]

Love the recipes. So glad you are back. Missed you the last four weeks. Rest up and take care of yourself. Much love x

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you so much Sarah, I've had so many messages from all around the world and I really do appreciate them. It's taking longer than I expected but getting there slowly. Thanks for watching and do stay safe. xx

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👍👍👍👍.Thank you for sharing.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You are so welcome Saiidah, Thank you for watching and commenting.

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Thankyou Mr pail I am learning all the time rom your videos glad your back and getting better .

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You are very welcome, I'm please I have been some help. Thank you for watching and stay safe my friend

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Thank you Mr Paul for sharing your expertise and knowledge, loved watching and learning from the videos

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You are very welcome, I'm pleased I can help a few `people on the way.

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Thank you for sharing your the best

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You are so welcome

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Thank you so much for these videos you explain everything so well definitely will be trying them hope your feeling better soon

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Glad you like them Wendy

[@EvaAdorable]

I'm so glad you're feeling better! I hope you will be back at 100% very soon.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you Eevee, I hope you're well and do stay safe.

[@charleshallam3216]

Takes me back to my school days! Well done Mr Paul.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you charles. Happy Days!!!

[@mariaraneta2114]

Greetings from Indonesia. Glad you're getting better & back on youtube. Going to try this recipe, looks delicious (love your crumpets recipe btw). Stay healthy!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Mari from Granada, Spain. Thank you for your concern, I¡m getting there but a little slower than I expected. It's good to be back. I'm pleased you enjoy the crumpets. xx

[@dglawrence5970]

Welcome back. Glad you are feeling better. Another great recipe. Lemon Meringue Pie is my favorite. Glad to learn an easy way to make the small tart shells. Thanks.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You're very welcome, I'm glad to be back too.

[@millyslunch6930]

Awww soo much happy to watch you. And loving every bit of this video ❤️

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you so much Milly🤗 Comments like this make my day THANKS again

[@lilblackduc7312]

Excellent show/tutorial. Thank you...

[@lw7240]

A classic delicious dessert . hope you make a speedy recovery mr p. Much love x

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thanks so much Lisa, you don't know how much these messages mean. xx

[@lw7240]

@@MrPaulsPantry ahhh I do care. Hope your getting stronger each day xxx ❤️

[@eassjd]

Glad you are feeling well enough to post again. Prayers for your continued return to good health. I’ll give this one a try. Looking forward to more posts. Brilliant about the egg wash on the pastry case after blind baking to seal the crust. I’ve never seen that before. That will really help my lemon meringue pies. No more soggy bottoms. I like doing lime meringue too so I expect this will work for them too.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers, they are much appreciated. I'm glad you've joined the 'Down with Soggy Bottoms' brigade. lol

[@siouxsie1954]

Brilliant! I've been making lemon meringue pies forever but I learned so much from this tutorial! Thank you and I'm glad you're back!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You are so welcome and I'm glad it was helpful. Stay safe my friend,

[@MelbourneShorts11]

I'm doing this today. thanks mr Paul!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hope you like it!

[@Redf322]

Hope you feel better soon Mr Paul.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Yes I think I'm on the mend, although it's taking longer than I expected. Thank you for your kind thoughts

[@janelloyd4332]

Well they say you are never too old to learn..and thanks to you I have learned to make beautiful mini lemon meringue pies....bless you..and I hope you will soon be back to full health and fitness very soon. Take care of yourself Mr Paul

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you Jane, I very happy to have helped in some small way. You stay safe too. x

[@katrinavarner5453]

Soooooo glad to see you back!!!!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you Katrina, nice to hear from you.

[@maxineetheridge6922]

Your lemon meringue pie looks wonderful, Mr. Paul! I’ve always thought lemon meringue was the perfect pie for summer - not too heavy or too sweet. I’ve never tried to bake one before, but after watching your video, I’m confident I could manage it. Sorry to hear that you’ve been under the weather! I was relieved to find that you’d posted a new video this morning. When there’s a break in the action, we do start to worry about you! Best wishes from a loyal viewer in Oregon. 😊

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Max, Thank you for your very kind thoughts, I really do appreciate them. And Yes it's quite easy if your comfortable doing the pastry. The one big problem with it is, you do have to eat it ALL, it doesn't keep I'm afraid.!! Stay safe my friend.

[@robertclare77]

Wonderful pie, so happy you’re feeling better.❤️

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you Robert, it's taking linger than I expected but getting there slowly.

[@Lesley963]

Thanks, looks delicious and always my favourite sweet hands down, sorry to hear you have been unwell wishing you a speedy recovery :)

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you so much Lelly. I'm feeling much better but not quire there yet. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@brianartillery]

I'm so glad that you are feeling a bit better. That pie looks wonderful. I'll give it a go, when I have time. Thank you! A very clever tip, too. I'd never have thought of that in a million years! 😆👍👍👍

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thanks Brian, it's taking longer than I expected but I'm slowly getting there, Thanks for watching and do stary safe.

[@27NicoleB]

Dear Mr Paul, so great to see you back and I’m sending you wishes for good health. This was a great video and the lemon meringue looks delicious. I will have to make this soon😌

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you Nicole, I hope you enjoy it.

[@theresaconley5930]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. I remember when my grandmother cut into a lemon my mouth would water. She'd grin and hand me a quarter of a lemon to enjoy.

[@moniquem783]

Pretty sure I’ve only ever seen recipes for the lemon curd style, so I’ve never tried one thinking it would be too lemony and too rich for my taste. That looks delicious though, and not even close to mouth puckering lemoniness. I’m also surprised by what a frugal recipe it is! That’s a lot of wow factor for very little cost! I’m very new here so have been watching old videos and hadn’t noticed that you’ve been away. I’m glad you’re feeling better now.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Monique, The lemon curd filling never really sets and is very sickly sweet I think. I'm from Yorkshire in the UK and I LIKE frugal!! Thanks for watching. if you have any questions or suggestions you can always email me ay [e-mail]

[@paulineinguanez4798]

Well done and thanks 🥰

[@anaggarcia1342]

Mr Paul you are BRILLIANT!! I fallow your recipes as you explain and everything I bake it’s AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS 😋 THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE BRILLIANT ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT 👍😋🥰💕

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You are so welcome Ana, thank you for your lovely comments. ¿Eres española Ana?

[@anaggarcia1342]

No, I am born and raised in El Salvador

[@chrissierichards6802]

Glad you are better xx

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you Chrissie.

[@walkingwithtamson]

You do make some delicious treats Mr Paul!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Glad you like them! Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@marirose1000]

Love your recipes! And all the technical details you give. Useful and enjoyable at the same time. Thank you!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Glad you like them Maria. Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@lilblackduc7312]

@@MrPaulsPantry ..Brilliant! I agree with the above comment, too. Your mention of the difference between 'curd' and other concoctions prompted me to research that online. (learn something each day?) Thank you as well for the tip for making tart crusts. Being an American, I'll follow your recipe on Fish and Chips, next. Thank you so much. 🇺🇸 👍☕

[@1meanelf]

Okay that just looks scrumptious to me as I love lemon pies that have that sweet and then that tangy part is so good.

[@di4237]

Hello Mr. Paul. I came across your channel whilst looking for a way to make pastry shells without all the fuss and bother of weighting them down for blind baking. I'm very impressed with your solution and will be trying out this method in about 6 hours. It's 3.30am here in England, I've been watching several of your videos since I was fortunate enough to find you, hence the reason I am up so late. I have just become a new subscriber and would like to say thank you for sharing your expertise, Mr. Paul, it is very much appreciated.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hello Di, welcome and thank you for subscribing.

[@shermoore1693]

Mr Paul, your ideas are fantastic! And this sounds like the best lemon meringue pie I've ever tasted! Thank you.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Wow, thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment, I really do appreciate that.

[@maddellenamansi235]

Brilliant. So easy. Thank you. xx

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Glad it was helpful, Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@maddellenamansi235]

Glazing the pastry case is ingenious.

[@heatherlinton5057]

Hello Mr Paul, I'm very happy to see you are feeling better. Noticed your dressings which is I'm sure because of drips. I'm so very sorry you were that poorly. Hopefully you will soon be fully recovered.🤗However I am so happy you have shared this recipe with us, but most of I am so impressed with your marvellous tip for the tartlett trick.....how very ingenious 👏👏👌🇿🇦 Thank you so much and please take good care🙏🤗

[@MrPaulsPantry]

I thank you for your concern Heather, I really do appreciate all the messages from all corners of the world. The tip with the small tart cases was one we used to use in the bakery so the juniors could be left alone to do them without someone watching over them, it was very useful. I hope you're well. x

[@123uschie]

Thank you for your tips with the tart shells - brilliant! Hope you continue to improve in health ,I enjoy your videos although haven’t seen many, but from what I have seen I always learn . Hoping to try your lemon meringue recipe soon- still making your Madeira cake regularly🥰

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Many thanks for the feedback and I'm pleased you're still enjoying the Madeira Cake, I made on this afternoon for my Spanish neighbours, they love it too.

[@anaggarcia1342]

I have two sets of pots and pans that I bought together and they are 52 years old I love them that was a very good investment I paid a little over 120.00 bucks in 1970 that was a lot of money the hourly pay back then was 1.05

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hello Ana, Someone after my own heart, I still use the pots and pans I started my first bakery with way back the the late 1960's. Thanks for watching.

[@leslieseabury4138]

Great video Paul, quick question. Is it best to use caster sugar? Welcome back, glad you are fit and well.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Leslie, yes, caster does dissolve a little quicker. However, almost all the sugar sold here and in Europe is just one grade now, sort of between granulated and caster, so we just buy sugar, it's all there is!! I'm doing fine thanks but nit quite there yet, still have some breathing difficulties. You stay safe-.

[@leslieseabury4138]

@@MrPaulsPantry many thanks for the quick reply Paul, I'm 71 now and have realised that old age doesn't come alone, it brings a lot of niggly problems, soldier on my friend.

[@kelvinkersey5058]

my mum had a strong belief that food ought to hurt. She used to add extra lemon to a Royal Lemon Meringue Pie mix and cackle 'this'll bring your a**e up to your elbows' btw coins better than baking beans. they transmit heat

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Lovely story and wow, I'd forgotten all about Royal Lemon Meringue Mix. Good tip re the coins Kelvin Thanks.

[@WanderFeetChronicles]

Glad you’re back mate! Heads up though, I tried your link at the end of this weeks video…. Mr Paul’s Panty 😂 and it wasn’t cooking!!! Haha (Haha what a typo mate! So funny!) PS. Loved the tips for the small cases using the upturned tin! Magic! Going to make these soon! Just after we’ve eaten the onion gravy! Hehe

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Nice to hear from you both, I hope you're keeping well. The problem with the weekly email is I'm usually doing it late Monday night raey for next morning, however last week I never go round to it until 7.30am Tuesday morning and it goes out automatically at 8am (No pressure !!)

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[@tanniamatthews1664]

To paul i have a gas oven what temperature pleas3

[@nancysdsk]

👍🏼🤗

[@ginj5375]

Have made many lemon meringue pies, only once did I get the beautiful beads on the meringue that my mom always got by accident, don't know what I did differently, can you explain how to get those golden beads on top?

[@cynthiawilson4500]

I used passion fruit juice instead of lemon and it was even better

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Cynthia, Thanks for your feedback, always nice to hear new ideas.

[@stephencinavas]

Spelt Water wrong but I love your videos and your skills ❤️

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you Stafan for pointing that out. Unfortunately, once the video is posted it's not possible to edit it.

[@bl_leafkid4322]

I will be right over Mr Paul

[@MrPaulsPantry]

The kettle's on.

[@nancywalker1325]

👋 Hello 🙂

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hello Nancy👋