National Lemon Meringue Pie Day

It’s National Lemon Meringue Pie Day! Here’s Everything You Need to Know About This Delicious Dessert

Move over, pumpkin pie—there’s a new dessert in town, and it’s here to stay (at least for one day, anyway). That’s right, folks, today is National Lemon Meringue Pie Day! In honor of this delicious holiday, we’re giving you the rundown on everything you need to know about lemon meringue pie. From its history to its many different variations, we’ve got all the information you need right here. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a slice (or two) of this scrumptious treat.

What is Lemon Meringue Pie?

Lemon meringue pie is a dessert that consists of a lemon custard filling and a fluffy meringue topping. The custard is usually made with egg yolks, lemon juice, sugar, and either water or milk. The meringue is made with egg whites and sugar, and it is typically baked until it is golden brown.

History of Lemon Meringue Pie

The origins of lemon meringue pie are unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the 19th century. One of the earliest known recipes was published in an 1869 issue of Godey’s Lady’s Book – the most popular magazine prior to the Civil War. The recipe consisted of a crust made from graham crackers and sugar, a filling made from lemon juice, eggs, sugar, and butter, and a meringue made from egg whites and sugar.

Lemon Meringue Pie Today

Since its inception, there have been many different variations of lemon meringue pie created. Some popular variations include key lime pie (which substitutes key lime juice for lemon juice), grapefruit pie (which substitutes grapefruit juice for lemon juice), Passionfruit pie (which substitutes Passionfruit pulp for lemon juice), pumpkin pie (which substitutes pumpkin puree for some of the lemon juice), coconut cream pie (which adds coconut milk or cream to the custard filling), and chocolate cream pie (which adds chocolate chips or cocoa powder to the custard filling).

Whether you like your Lemon Meringue Pie traditional or with a twist, there’s no doubt that this dessert is truly something special. So preheat your ovens and get baking—your taste buds will thank you!