In our backyard resides a prolific lemon tree. We are forever trying to find new ways to incorporate these lovely yellow fruits into our culinary endeavors so that none go to waste. My 13-year-old daughter, Audrey, knows my love of all things sweet. She decided to test her baking skill by combining two of my lemony favorites: lemon bars and lemon meringue pie. After several intense hours in the kitchen (warding off her horde of brothers), these delicious bars were born. \u2014Monica Fearnside, Rancho Palos Verdes, California<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1674038,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303972,303971,304158,305488,304288,305487,304430,307104,303966,304408,304368,306848,307199,304268,324623,304388,304395,304150],"categories-v2":[308503,308500,310461,309438,310802,308988,308481,259620,310796,308830,310155,308495,308813,308745,309603,310812,310245,259483,309177,308752,308782,309434],"coauthors":[],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Lemon Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lemon-Bars_EXPS_TOHD24_3994_LeticiaAlmeida_06.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Chip & Pecan Meringue Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-pecan-meringue-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chocolate-Chip-Pecan-Meringue-Bars_EXPS_HCBZ23_179166_DR_01_26_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemon Angel Cake Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-angel-cake-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lemon-Angel-Cake-Bars_exps142776_SD132779D06_11_5bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemon Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-bars-with-cream-cheese-frosting\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/0001\/01\/Frosted-Lemon-Bars_EXPS_HCA19_135353_E06_22_7b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemon Meringue Angel Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-meringue-angel-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lemon-Meringue-Angel-Cake_EXPS_HRBZ17_23635_B09_06_6b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lavender Lemon Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/lavender-lemon-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lavender-Lemon-Bars_EXPS_THAM19_23979_B11_13_9b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Almond-Coconut Lemon Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/almond-coconut-lemon-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps29780_FR163878D01_05_1b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemon-Lime Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-lime-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lemon-Lime-Bars_EXPS_CWAM18_28212_C12_13_5b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemon Meringue Cookies","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-meringue-pie-cookies\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EXPS_TOHD24_138914_KristinaVanni_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apricot Mud Hen Cake Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/apricot-mud-hen-cake-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/0001\/01\/Apricot-Mud-Hen-Cake-Bars_EXPS_TOHAM20_243639_E11_08_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemony Coconut Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemony-coconut-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps179773_TH143195C07_23_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemon Meringue Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-meringue-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lemon-Meringue-Cake_EXPS_TOHD24_14084_ChristineMa_14.jpg"},{"post_title":"Strawberry and Peach Lime Custard Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/strawberry-and-peach-lime-custard-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Strawberry-and-Peach-Lime-Custard-Bars_EXPS_RC21_264531_E09_09_4b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemony Layer Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemony-layer-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lemony-Layer-Bars_EXPS_DIYD21_257311_B07_14_1b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemon Oat Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-oat-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Macadamia Lemon Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/macadamia-lemon-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Macadamia-Lemon-Bars_exps22815_TH143190D10_11_4bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemon Lover's Cookies","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-lover-s-cookies\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lemon-Lover-s-Cookies_EXPS_HCBZ21_40655_B06_10_7b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Gingerbread Meringue Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/gingerbread-meringue-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Gingerbread-Meringue-Bars_EXPS_GBHRBZ18_160186_C06_20_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apricot Meringue Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/apricot-meringue-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps19071_TA51655D112.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Audrey-s-Lemon-Meringue-Bars_EXPS_RCRSB21_262058_E06_23_12b.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/audrey-s-lemon-meringue-bars\/","name":"Audrey's Lemon Meringue Bars","datePublished":"2021-07-02","dateModified":"2023-10-04","prepTime":"PT35M","cookTime":"PT40M","totalTime":"PT01H15M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Audrey-s-Lemon-Meringue-Bars_EXPS_RCRSB21_262058_E06_23_12b.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Desserts"],"description":"In our backyard resides a prolific lemon tree. We are forever trying to find new ways to incorporate these lovely yellow fruits into our culinary endeavors so that none go to waste. My 13-year-old daughter, Audrey, knows my love of all things sweet. She decided to test her baking skill by combining two of my lemony favorites: lemon bars and lemon meringue pie. After several intense hours in the kitchen (warding off her horde of brothers), these delicious bars were born. \u2014Monica Fearnside, Rancho Palos Verdes, California","recipeIngredient":["2 cups all-purpose flour","1\/2 cup sugar","1\/4 teaspoon salt","1 cup cold butter","FILLING:","1-1\/3 cups sugar","1\/2 cup lemon juice","4 large eggs, room temperature","1\/4 cup all-purpose flour","2 tablespoons grated lemon zest","MERINGUE:","3 large egg whites, room temperature","1 teaspoon grated lemon zest","1\/4 teaspoon cream of tartar","7 tablespoons sugar"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake until light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"For filling, in another large bowl, mix sugar, lemon juice, eggs, flour and lemon zest until combined. Pour over crust. Bake until set and top is dry, 22-27 minutes."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Meanwhile, for meringue, in a large bowl, beat egg whites with lemon zest and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread or pipe over hot filling."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Bake until meringue is golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Cut into bars."}],"recipeYield":"2 dozen","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 200 calories","fatContent":"9g fat (5g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"51mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"105mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"29g carbohydrate (19g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"3g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-11-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"artgirl26"},"reviewBody":"I wanted to try an easy, but pretty tea party-worthy dessert for a small holiday tea for a few ladies from church and it was one of the most successful new recipes I\u2019ve ever served to anyone but family! It went together so easy especially the crust but yes, I too missed the zest for the meringue but it seemed to go over so well I don\u2019t think anyone would guess it was missing an ingredient. But I will definitely make this again and think it would be a perfect dessert for summer events or really just about any other time of the year for lemon meringue pie-lovers..","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-07-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedQuill"},"reviewBody":"Recipe looks great! I can\u2019t wait to try it with a slight Variation for a gluten-free option! \nThank you Audrey!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-07-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedRocket"},"reviewBody":"Excellent mash up of lemon meringue pie and lemon bars! I didn't allow the crust to cool before adding the filling, as I've never done that when making lemon bars and they turned out just fine. I also didn't add lemon zest to the meringue, as I didn't read far enough ahead and used all of my zest in the filling. Delicious and will definitely be made again and again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-11-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MarthaMyDear6"},"reviewBody":"Yum! Delicious and much easier way to make lemon meringue pie - in sheet form! \ud83d\ude0aDelicious! Great job, Audrey!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"262058","romance_copy_dek":"In our backyard resides a prolific lemon tree. We are forever trying to find new ways to incorporate these lovely yellow fruits into our culinary endeavors so that none go to waste. My 13-year-old daughter, Audrey, knows my love of all things sweet. She decided to test her baking skill by combining two of my lemony favorites: lemon bars and lemon meringue pie. After several intense hours in the kitchen (warding off her horde of brothers), these delicious bars were born. \u2014Monica Fearnside, Rancho Palos Verdes, California","enhanced_recipe_title":"Audrey's Lemon Meringue Bars","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 cups all-purpose flour","IngredientText":"2 cups all-purpose flour"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup sugar","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup sugar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup cold butter","IngredientText":"1 cup cold butter"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"FILLING:","IngredientText":"FILLING:"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/3 cups sugar","IngredientText":"1-1\/3 cups sugar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup lemon juice","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup lemon juice"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 large eggs, room temperature","IngredientText":"4 large eggs, room temperature"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup all-purpose flour","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup all-purpose flour"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons grated lemon zest","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons grated lemon zest"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"MERINGUE:","IngredientText":"MERINGUE:"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 large egg whites, room temperature","IngredientText":"3 large egg whites, room temperature"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon grated lemon zest","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon grated lemon zest"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon cream of tartar","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon cream of tartar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"7 tablespoons sugar","IngredientText":"7 tablespoons sugar"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Audrey-s-Lemon-Meringue-Bars_EXPS_RCRSB21_262058_E06_23_12b.jpg","RecipeId":262058,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Audrey's Lemon Meringue Bars Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Audrey-s-Lemon-Meringue-Bars_EXPS_RCRSB21_262058_E06_23_12b.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Monica","Lastname":"Fearnside","City":"Rancho Palos Verdes","StateDescription":"California","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/76\/75x75\/Monica Fearnside.jpeg","TimeCallout":"Prep: 35 min. + cooling Bake: 40 min. + chilling","MinimumServingQuantity":24,"MaximumServingQuantity":24,"Yield":"2 dozen.","DigitalTitle":"Audrey's Lemon Meringue Bars","SubmittedTitle":"Audrey's Lemon Meringue Bars","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":5,"WebPublishedDate":"7\/2\/2021 8:03:21 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_RCRSB21_262058_E06_23_11b.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":35,"CookTimeInMinutes":40,"TotalTimeInMinutes":75,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":true,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Audrey's Lemon Meringue Bars","OriginalSourceProject":"Audrey's Lemon Meringue Bars","ContestPlacement":"3rd Place","Trailer":null,"Metadescription":null,"AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"In our backyard resides a prolific lemon tree. We are forever trying to find new ways to incorporate these lovely yellow fruits into our culinary endeavors so that none go to waste. My 13-year-old daughter, Audrey, knows my love of all things sweet. She decided to test her baking skill by combining two of my lemony favorites: lemon bars and lemon meringue pie. After several intense hours in the kitchen (warding off her horde of brothers), these delicious bars were born. \u2014Monica Fearnside, Rancho Palos Verdes, California","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"Lemon Meringue Bars","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake until light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" For filling, in another large bowl, mix sugar, lemon juice, eggs, flour and lemon zest until combined. Pour over crust. Bake until set and top is dry, 22-27 minutes.","SequenceNo":3},{"Direction":" Meanwhile, for meringue, in a large bowl, beat egg whites with lemon zest and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread or pipe over hot filling.","SequenceNo":4},{"Direction":" Bake until meringue is golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Cut into bars.","SequenceNo":5}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Bars","ID":305488},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"13 x 9","ID":303972},{"Name":"Bakeware","ID":303971},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Easter","ID":304430},{"Name":"Holidays","ID":304408},{"Name":"Seasons","ID":304388},{"Name":"Spring","ID":304395},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Fruits","ID":307104},{"Name":"Lemons","ID":307199},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":304288},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Baking Breads & Desserts","ID":304158},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":16,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 bar: 200 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.","NoOfRatings":4,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Audrey-s-Lemon-Meringue-Bars_EXPS_RCRSB21_262058_E06_23_12b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Audrey-s-Lemon-Meringue-Bars_EXPS_RCRSB21_262058_E06_23_12b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":true,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[],"CommentCount":0,"RatingCount":0,"RecipeCommentDetails":[]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43644,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":310802,"name":"Bars","slug":"bars","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310737,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"There's nothing easier or more satisfying than a good par recipe. Try our takes on the classic lemon bar, pumpkin bar, cookie bar and more.","parent":310796,"count":844,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bars\/"},{"term_id":310812,"name":"Lemon Bars","slug":"lemon-bars","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310747,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Lemon bars are a classic dessert for potlucks, bake sales, book clubs and more. Try our Test Kitchen's favorite easy lemon bars and other fun variations.","parent":310802,"count":39,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bars\/lemon-bars\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Audrey's Lemon Meringue Bars"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n