Last Updated on April 29, 2026 by Lisa Keys
Pretty Meyer Lemon Pie is oh so delicious. A feast for both the eyes and stomach. I prefer less meringue on my pie. I think this lattice is genius.
Grief Distraction
If you are grieving and in need of a New Year's Resolution I'd recommend choosing a diversion. Something that gives you a sense of control and accomplishment. Going back to work, planning a garden, starting a new exercise routine.
Anything that will take your mind off your pain and give it a rest, even for a little while, is part of good grief. While one must go through the pain in order to heal it is also necessary to channel a more positive energy, even for an hour, in order to not be consumed and exhausted by it. Sometimes you just need a break.
Besides dealing with the pain what is also difficult is dealing with the separation from the person you loved. Even though my son was not living at home I did not really feel his absence. Today, technology keeps us soooooo connected. Skype, facetime, cell phones, instant messages...we are all but a click apart.
William was such an integral part of my life and now I must learn how to be in a world without him. I am glad the holidays are over. The reality that he will never be home for Christmas or Easter or his birthday again is slowly sinking in. It gives a whole new meaning to the idea of separation anxiety.
By now you all know that my idea of a diversion is getting into the kitchen and banging a few pots and pans together or in this recipe breaking and separating some eggs. When Caitlin and Sam asked for help in making a lemon meringue pie I was all in. This recipe was a winner in the Better Recipes contest. It is such a pretty meyer lemon pie. Meyer lemons are in season, but if you can't find them substitute a mixture of fresh tangerine and regular lemon juice.
As I watched Caitlin and Sam making this pie together I couldn't help but be happy. I thought about how separating the eggs into yolks and whites completely transforms the egg into something new and different. Kind of like what I need to do with myself.
Please enjoy this pretty meyer lemon pie with those you love most. Don'y you just love the meringue lattice.
Pretty Meyer Lemon Pie
Ingredients
Crust*
- 1 ½ cups (6 oz.) all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar plus additional for pie edge
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons (4 oz.) vegetable shortening, cold
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) cold water
- 1 egg white
Meyer Lemon Filling
- 2 eggs
- 7 egg yolks
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- ⅔ cup meyer lemon juice about 4 lemons
- 1 tablespoon meyer lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Lattice Topping**
- 2 egg whites
- ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
For the crust
- Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl; cut in shortening. Add water and mix until just combined. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic and chill 15 minutes. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Decorate edge with pastry cut-outs. Line the pie shell with aluminum foil and weigh down with dry beans or pie weights. Place pie dish on a baking sheet. Bake at 375F for 20 minutes. Remove foil and weights. Lightly brush edge of crust with egg white; sprinkle with sugar. Return crust to oven and bake 10 minutes more or until a light golden brown. Reduce oven temperature to 325F.
For the Filling
- Meanwhile, prepare filling. In a medium saucepan, whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice and zest. Add butter and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until mixture thickens and reaches 170F. on an instant read thermometer. Remove from heat; stir in heavy cream. Pour filling into warm pie shell.
Lattice top
- For lattice topping, beat egg whites and cream of tartar to soft peaks. Gradually add sugar and vanilla beating to stiff peaks. Pipe meringue over pie in a lattice pattern. Bake 20 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool and chill pie before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
And if you love pie as much as I do give this apple pie and chocolate pie a try.
Jim says
Heavy, exhausting exercise worked well for me in dealing with grief and any worry. It leads to a sound sleep and a strong body.
lisakeys64 says
I remember your advice.
Danielle @ the Growing Foodie says
This lattice pie looks amazing Lisa! Thinking about you and wishing you and your family a wonderful 2014. You are an inspiration my friend.
lisakeys64 says
Lots of sweetness for you in 2014, too.
theculinarycellar says
Your words (and pie) are inspirational. You need to write a book. xoxoxo
lisakeys64 says
thank you.....you flatter me with the book idea!