604973 Thu Mar 19 08:03:44 -0700 2009 5 31 Home Cooking 0 4519000 Just curious on how it should be stored? Fridge? Counter? Covered? Uncovered? I usually make the recipe from the back of the Argo cornstarch box, but always on the day I plan to serve it. What to do with a whole pie waiting to be served and leftovers? Thu Mar 19 08:03:44 -0700 2009 217807 cheesecake17 1 4519013 I have a tupperware cake contraption that I use for pies too. So, covered and in the refrigerator. Thu Mar 19 08:05:55 -0700 2009 4519000 80667 janetms383 1 4519026 I find that the meringue tends to weep and collapse when it is stored in the fridge. I store it uncovered on the counter. It's fine for a day or so. Thu Mar 19 08:11:01 -0700 2009 4519000 34558 roxlet 2 4519075 I don't have a problem with weeping, but I was taught to top the filling with the meringue while the filling is still hot. I think this makes a difference, because one time I got distracted and by the time I put the meringue on the pie, it had cooled and the meringue was different. Thu Mar 19 08:26:45 -0700 2009 4519026 80667 janetms383 1 4519203 I do as you do, making the pie the same day. If you always have a lot leftover, then make a smaller pie! It's the nature of cornstarch-thickened mixtures to weep when chilled, so there's not much you can do about that. Since the filling is basically an egg custard, and the meringue is lightly cooked eggs, any overnight storage really should be in the fridge. I use one of those special pie carriers (with lid), and put it at a slight angle in the fridge. Then any liquid flows away from the pie, and is soaked up by a folded paper-towel that I've placed inside. The crust stays a little crisper that way. It's not much of a solution, and I wouldn't serve the leftover pie to guests. Thu Mar 19 09:09:15 -0700 2009 4519000 221993 Channa 1 4519262 I am also of the school of make it and serve it the same day, and refrigerate the leftovers. I think meringue tastes wonderful when it is fresh, but loses texture and gets a gritter or thicker mouthfeel when it is chilled. Still, a refrigerated Lemon Meringue Pie is edible, just not ideal. Keep the pie in a cool (not cold) place until serving time on the day it's made. Thu Mar 19 09:24:49 -0700 2009 4519000 10726 TrishUntrapped