Mason Jar Lemon Meringue Pies
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Ingredients
FOR THE CRUST
- – 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- – 1 teaspoon sugar
- – 2 tablespoons butter, melted
FOR THE FILLING
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- Zest of one lemon
FOR THE MERINGUE
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1 teaspoon sugar and melted butter. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice and zest.
- With an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy. With the mixer still running, gradually add the 3 tablespoons of sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Place 6 Mason jars on a rimmed baking sheet. Divide crumb mixture evenly between the 6 Mason jars. Layer lemon mixture on top, dividing evenly between the jars. Spoon the meringue over the lemon filling.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the meringue is golden. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.