Mason Jar Lemon Meringue

Just when you thought lemon meringue pie couldn’t get any better…it did! Fresh lemon meets gingersnap cookies that are topped with light and airy meringue, layered in a mason jar. Hello dessert! Thank you to our friends at Egg Farmers of Ontario for this great recipe! 

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Mason Jar Lemon Meringue

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (125 mL) gingersnap cookie crumbs
  • ½ cup (125 mL) + 1 tbsp (15 mL) unsalted butter
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 ¼ cups (300 mL) sugar, divided
  • ½ cup (125 mL) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tbsp (22 mL) grated lemon zest
  • 2 egg whites
  • ¼ tsp (1 mL) cream of tartar

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together cookie crumbs and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of melted butter. Divide cookie crumbs between four 4-oz (125 mL) mason jars. Use your thumb to gently pat down.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, 1 cup (250 mL) of the sugar, lemon juice and zest. Transfer to medium saucepan. Over medium heat, gently whisk for 6 to 7 minutes, until curd begins to thicken. Whisk in remaining ½ cup (125 mL) of butter and continue to cook until curd is thick and coats back of spoon, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and spread lemon curd through a fine mesh sieve to remove zest. Spoon curd into each jar over ginger crumb base. Allow to cool. Place plastic wrap directly on surface and refrigerate until chilled and set, about 1 hour or until ready to serve.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • When ready to serve, in large bowl using a hand mixer, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Slowly add in remaining ¼ cup (60 mL) of sugar a tablespoon (15 mL) at a time until egg whites become thick and glossy, about 5 minutes. Spoon over lemon curd. Place mason jars on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until meringue is golden brown. Let cool.

Notes

Tip: Brown your meringue a bit faster by setting your oven to low broil. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until golden.
Nutrients per serving (¼ recipe or 1 jar): 620 calories, 33 g total fat, 90 mg sodium, 76 g carbohydrates, 0 g fibre, 68 g sugars, 6 g protein. Excellent source of vitamin B12, pantothenate and selenium.