The BEST Lemon Meringue Pie 

This man is by far my favorite baker of all time.

Lemon Pie Crust: -2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (300g)
-4 tbs granulated sugar (36g)
-1/2 tsp sea salt 3g -1 cup unsalted butter (225g, chilled)
-4 tbs ice water (60mL)
-1 egg for the egg wash -1 tbsp cream for the egg wash Filling: -5 egg yolks -1/4 tsp kosher salt (2g)
-1/4 cup corn starch 50g, plus 1 tablespoon extra for a firmer filling if desired. -1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (250g)
-2 tbsp lemon zest add more if you want extra zing! -3/4 cup lemon juice (177mL) -1 1/4 cup water (296mL)
4 tbsp unsalted butter (57g) Meringue: -1 1/3 cups sugar (266g divided) -1/3 cup water (50g) -4 egg whites -1/4 tsp salt -1/4 tsp cream or tarter -1 tsp vanilla extract Thank me later🙃🍋

You didn't even HAVE to give us your crust tutorial within THIS video, but you did...and for that, I am grateful. Definitely subscribing.

John, I had 2 heart attacks 13 days ago, 2 stents put in. Great doctors here in Los Angeles. Calling the ambulance saved my life. I'm SO THANKFUL for a 2nd chance at life. And am happy to come here bc you always make me smile and I need some happy right now:) This pie looks very delicious.

When I was working in a bakery we used to "paint" our dessert pie shells with hot, strained apricot jam, or current jelly depending on the filling and letting it cool before filling. Needless to say, this trick was only for filled pies, not for baked fruit pies. It acts as a barrier and helps keep your crust nice and crisp.

I find that if you dry mix the sugar and cornstarch first, it helps with having no lumps of cornstarch.

Made two of these pies for Easter. They were a hit! Thank you John. My boyfriend's grandma was so impressed she gave me some of her and her mom's pie recipes. You gave me a billion bonus points. Thanks John! 💖 🥧

Here are a few tips if you guys wanna make dis If you don’t have a food processor, you can totally use a kitchen aid stand mixer, works fine Don’t have vodka? Use some more water/butter Don’t have that pie crust bowl? I used a cupcake tray to make mini pies and they turned out just fine DO NOT put the amount of sugar that John puts in the meringue. It will make it WAY TOO SWEET (if u like it it very sweet then sure use that much but if it’s too sweet just remember it was ur fault) Use about 3/4 of a cup in the meringue because you will add another cup later in with the syrup. If u don’t have a thermometer then don’t worry! Just keep it on the heat for about 1-2minutes after it starts boiling and the bubbles are as big as Johns

Nobody tells the cups and grams thank you for that 😊

I made this pie two days in a row!! It went that fast. You have such a clear and informational way of explaining the process. Thank you for being such a joy!

I just made it and my husband is eating the leftover curd by spoon. That's how delicious it is. Thank you and much love from the Netherlands ❤️

Me: I should start a diet John *shares a lemon pie recipe

I just love watching you. You actually broke a yolk! I have never seen a profesional or any youtube person break a yolk. Thanks for showing us you mess up too. Makes me feel like I'm not such an idiot sometimes! I also love it when you lick the spatula!

My mom used to make a Lemon Meringue Pie! I haven't had one since she passed away. I will have to try making one myself. I've never made one before. I guess there's a first time for everything!!!! Thanks, John!!!

YOOOOOO!!! Preppy!! I just made this pie with my Meyer lemon tree that we planted 2 years ago. We had 5 lemons come out this year. Used them to make this pie. Oh my GOODNESS!!! It was the best lemon meringue pie I have ever eaten and made. Great job my brother. Y’all this recipe is legit!!!!

This is by far the best lemon meringue pie recipe I have found

My Mom’s favorite ~ will make this in memory of her for her birthday 🎂 October 9th .

Who noticed that he can actually mention the pie crust recipe in he's sleep? That's amazing!!

I’m the pastie queen in my family. Pie crust used to terrify me. Every fall my mom and I would get together on a weekend and make pasties for the winter. She would do the crust (pie crust) I would do the filling. We made a great team until 2004. She was diagnosed with lung cancer and was on oxygen. She still wanted to do our pastie weekend. She could on,y walk me through it. Little did I know she would be giving me the greatest gift. I was thrown into crust making. The first few were a disaster. But by the end of the weekend I was hooked. Now I love making pies. Up until last weekend I had never made a lemon meringue pie in my life. Like when mom showed me the first one was a disaster…it was soup. Second one was a little better…but I had hives and cold sores…apparently I’m a little allergic….but that didn’t stop me. Four days later, armed with Benadryl, my third lemon meringue pie was near perfection. But now I want different crusts. I like your butter vodka crust. My pastie crusts have vinegar in the which makes them flakey. For this last lemon meringue pie I put lemon extract in the crust. But I wonder how great it would be if you replaced the vodka in the crust with Italian lemon cello? I’m going to make one for Mother’s Day and share it with my favorite aunt who is Italian (she married into our family which is mostly German…but we love her cooking), I will let you know. I love your videos too by the way.❤️

OMG! John, I did it. I made my first lemon meringue pie. Well, actually I have not made the meringue yet because I'm following your instructions and will make it and add to the pie tomorrow. The filling is absolutely delicious. It is tangy and sweet but not too but not too much of either. It's perfect. THANK YOU for sharing yet again another delicious masterpiece! I'm going to comment and rate this delicious pie on your website. 🥰

Boy oh boy this brought back memories of my Mom's Lemon Meringue Pie, which I absolutely loved!! This is a really great summer treat. Great video. Thanks for the memories!

Looks delic! My mom's fav. When she was going through chemo, she lost her tastebuds but for some reason she could taste lemon meringue. It was the one thing that made her day and we made sure she had it every day. FYI-shes been in remission for a very long time but still LOVES this pie!

Made this yesterday for Mother's Day. Absolutely fabulous! Another spot-on receipe from Preppy Kitchen! Thanks so much. Your recipes always so reliable. Definitely 5 stars!!

I've tried tons of preppy kitchen's recipes and each one is an absolute hit. this lemon meringue pie is no exception! thank you king!

My third pie. Wow. Started it Friday afternoon, the crust and filling. Chilled it overnight. Made the meringue Saturday. And the finished pie was amazing! Pumpkin pie is on tap for Christmas dinner!

Such a perfect summer recipe! Will definitely have to make this!!!

I appreciate so much the fact that you give it also in grams !!! Thank you !

What a lucky day it was for me when I found John and his youtube videos! This guy is hilarious, genuine and makes the best desserts ever! Thanks John!

I made this pie and this was the first pie I have ever enjoyed! It was easy to make and delicious! I would definitely recommend this recipe and make against! 🍋 😊

All your recent recipes are really hitting the spot for me! Can't wait to recreate

Once you get addicted to learn recipes from preppy kitchen there is no going back😂

That’s the first video I watch of you & I feel like you’re such a wholesome person & this recipe looks so delicious

I'm never gonna end up making it I'm just watching cause i love his presentation so much GOD

I'd like to thank you for showing how to make the lemon filling, something I have not been successful at. It's why I always used canned filling, which is very good by the way. I heat the filling in the microwave before adding to the cooked shell. I'll be trying this method to make the filling now that I've seen the video. Thank you for making the vid!

thank you! for not having a bunch of quick shots, close ups, just nice and easy

Beautiful job. I FAVORITE dessert of all time. Thank you.

Between this channel and the joy of baking channel, I’m going to gain so much weight! Love them both!

the way he cut the lemon give me anxiety somehow

You are just Amazing do not stop what you are doing PLEASE! Such a Blessing for all of us for you to share your gift!

I just discovered your channel and I love everything about it!

That looks aaaamazing! Love your videos! You obviously love what you are doing...makes it much more enjoyable to watch!!

Just made this and it’s absolutely delicious. Thanks!

Just made it today and I must say, it is a great lemon pie ! It holds its shape very well and taste really good. Thank you for the recipe, I sure will make it again in the future.

Made this for my sons bday last week and the whole family loved it. Thank you for sharing this great recipe!

This mans videos are always such good quality. He speaks so beautifully. I love the way he throws in jokes and comes across as a regular nice guy xx

I just made this yesterday and it really is the best perfect and easy to follow lemon pie recipe out there. First attempt at it and it came out perfect? thank you so much. I will definitely be making this again!!!

You're always on point with your videos!! I've never had a mishap with any of your recipes, thank you so much for sharing your gift with us ❤

I tried your chocolate mud pie yesterday and it was amazing 😍 new subscriber and I'm totally in love with your videos and personality ❤❤❤ love from Lebanon.

idk why but i feel he's the Bob Ross of baking and cooking he's just always so positive

You don’t know how great you are to watch during this quarantine time. So encouraging and relaxing. I’m binge watching your videos, thanx for a breath of fresh air! And, LOVE your recipes. ⚡️💖⚡️

It's the most incredible lemon pie I ever tasted! But your cookies were great too! Thank you

0:10 "It comes together in a snap" Me- Thanos is that you......

Ganhou mais uma inscrita 😃👏👏👏

Very impressive John.. The lemon meringue pie seemed scrumptious.

That looks AMAZING, from start to finish! I’m going to try it in a couple of weeks and will let you know how it went!

Omg my favorite besides key lime pie! That looks delicious! 😋

This is one of my favorite desserts, it hurts that in my country (Venezuela) is so difficult to prepare, the ingredients are very expensive for the common population, you are blessed,thanks for sharing your delicius recipes.:)

I made it for my daughter's birthday. She's a pie girl. It came out perfectly. Thank you so much! It was the BEST lemon meringue pie that I've ever had in my LIFE.

The best! Your recipies are always accurate! Thanks for sharing ❤️.

John, i crack my eggs while theyre still cold. I think that helps with the separation. Cover and let come to room temp.

Hey John, it’s easier to separate eggs when cold. If they are warm or room temperature they yolks break easier! I learned the hard way making macarons.

Love his energy. ☺️✨Pie looks awesome!

I love the cup measurements AND the scaling of the recipe. Possible for all bakers and baker enthusiasts

This lemon curd is the best I’ve ever tried, I use less butter at the end though

Thanks to this recipe I now have the best lemon meringue pie in my family! ...sorry Grandma.

That's so much for all of the help you give us

You looks so happy while baking.........baking is really ur passion

Don't you have to bake it once you top it with meringue to cook the meringue?

I made the pie yesterday and I’m so proud ! It tasted so good 🤤 but I missed up the meringue... My sugar became caramel at 180 degrees. Anyway, thanks for sharing this recipe. Btw : I’m French 🇫🇷

Thanks so much for this video and recipe. Its my Dad's (78) favourite cake and I made for him for Easter. He was blown away!

I made your lemon pie today it’s amazing!!! Thank you! I love your videos and you are a great teacher!!!

Hi, i just made this this afternoon! It worked really well, this is my 2nd time making lemon meringue but your recipe is much better than the one i used before. Can i ask, how would you tone down the lemonyness in the curd? My mum has sensitive teeth so she doesnt like how potent it turned out. Would i add more water/ less lemon juice? Would that affect the firmness of the curd? Please let me know, thank you!

He’s like the Harry Potter of the culinary world! His food looks magically delicious.🤓💫⚡️

Thanku for Ur super fantastic receipies

omg i love your teaching THANK YOU and you and your family be safe .

"This looks fine considering its going to get all covered up"😂😂

Remember that International Pi Day is 22nd of July! You gotta do a special pie for that day!

Made this recipe last weekend and OMG! It was sooo good! Thank u thank u so much! Everyone in my family enjoyed it 🥰🥰

Omg, I love lemon anything. Thanks for sharing.

At least he's honest about the eggs he even cursed lol that was hilarious!😂😂😂

yum! One of my favs! Next up- Key Lime ... pleeeaaase ;)

Made this yesterday for a dinner party. It was gorgeous and a huge success.

My grandma made lemon meringue pie for me at holidays because I don't like pumpkin or pecan pie. Every time I make it, I am reminded of her. Thanks for the great tutorial.

I had an issue with someone about lemons. They are not all the same. I have tons of lemon trees on my orchard in the beautiful island of Sicily. If you have ever had the lemon we call cedro, you will never forget it. Sweet and tart at the same time. Ciao Bello.

Is the lemon filling tangy and sour instead of just sweet, bc that would pair really well with the sweet meringue

I made this pie yesterday and it was the best I’d ever made. Let the curd chill over six hours then added the Italian meringue. Makes a lot of meringue and it was so silky. Thanks for the great recipe!

Where has this Italian style of Meringue recipe been all these years of my pie making. Boy is this the Best Meringue recipe I have ever had the pleasure of making and my family just loves it. I also recently purchased a kitchen torch for my Crème Brulee so this goes Great with my new Meringue recipe. Thank You very much CHEF.

Danielle: splash if vanilla Me: Adds in Half The Bottle Of Vanilla... oops 🤷‍♀️

Every time John uses a knife on something he is holding my worry level spikes. If he's talking at the same time it rises off the chart. It's not that I think he is clumsy...let's just say there are an awful lot of oops moments in his delightful videos.

“Massage it a little bit” made me smile 😊

Lots of good information is given as you do the recipes. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much for this recipe! I tried Gordon Ramsay's version a night ago and it completely failed. I’m definitely going to try this

To make a meringue pie, always make sure your filling is very hot. To do this, heat the filling it in a bowl in the microwave to get it hot. Make sure your meringue is ready when you pour the hot filling in the cooked shell. The hot filling will prevent the meringue from weeping and turning to water beneath it. Spread the meringue all the way to the edges. Make sure it touches the edges or you will end up with a hockey puck in the center of your pie. In an oven set to 325, place the pie and watch it. Shoot for 20 minutes to brown your meringue and COOK it! I'm 70 years old now, and this is how my mother taught me to make a meringue pie. I guess this goes back maybe 100 years, and it always ends in success.

I've made this 3 times, it's turned out amazing every time

Just made this pie! Absolutely delicious!

If you look in all his thumbnail pictures, he's always wear a checkered shirt😂

I thought Keanu Reeves was my man crush. I was wrong. Is you and those amazing recipes. Thanks for this

That is a gorgeous looking lemon meringue pie John! Thank you! (That deep dish crust looks amazing!)

I've always been intimidated by lemon meringue pie, but it's my brother's favorite. I made your recipe yesterday from your blog and it came out beautifully...just now watching you make it would've given me more confidence when I was making it, but next time I won't feel so scared! I never made Italian meringue before, everyone loved it! Thank you!

YOU'RE perfectly sweet and super zingy!