I really enjoy eating pies, all types of pies. Recently, I rediscovered the joys of eating Mrs Smith’s frozen pies and I’m glad that I did so. One of the varieties that I have eaten in recent weeks is Mrs. Smith’s Lemon Meringue Pie and I was very impressed with the product. Not only is this frozen pie tasty, but it is also quick and easy to thaw and serve.
Presented here, as a service to the consumer at large, is one food writer’s product review of Mrs. Smith’s Lemon Meringue Pie.
Size
This is a good sized pie. The net weight of the standard sized package of Mrs. Smith’s Lemon Meringue Pie is 34 ounces. According to the package’s nutrition facts label, the pie contains eight servings.
Because this lemon meringue pie tastes so good, when I recently ate this pie, I received approximately six servings from the package.
Price
The regular retail price charged for one 34 ounce Mrs. Smith’s Lemon Meringue Pie at Hartford, Connecticut area supermarkets is approximately $4.99. Given this frozen pie’s great flavor and consistency, size, convenience and overall high quality, I think it is very reasonably priced. With eight servings in the pie, that works out to roughly $0.62c per serving.
Texture
This frozen lemon meringue pie features several delightful textures. Firstly, the crust is flaky, yet firm and it holds the pie together well. The lemon filling is moist and sensual in texture, gliding across the tongue with a velveteen touch.
The meringue that tops Mrs. Smith’s Lemon Meringue Pie is light and frothy and adds an elegant, somewhat delicate touch to the affair. Although this frozen meringue is not as delicate as a homemade or bakery prepared version, it is quite serviceable.
Nutritional Facts
Mrs. Smith’s Lemon Meringue Pie contains 310 calories, with 110 calories, per 1/8 pie (120 grams) serving. This frozen pie also contains 6 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 12 grams total fat, 40 mg of cholesterol, 170 mg of sodium, 25 mg of potassium, 46 grams total carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 30 grams of sugars and 2 grams of protein, per 1/8 pie serving.
Taste / Flavor
I must say, Mrs. Smith’s Lemon Meringue Pie really does taste good. If a piece of this pie was put in front of me and I did not know that it was a frozen pie, I would not automatically think that it was a frozen item.
The crust on this pie tastes like a well made, classic pie crust. Not too sweet, with an appealing flavor that is a great base for the other ingredients. The meringue that tops the pie is light and tastes like a real meringue.
To me, however, the lemon filling in Mrs. Smith’s Lemon Meringue Pie is the tastiest part of the product. It tastes just the way the filling in a lemon meringue pie is supposed to taste. The velvety lemon filling strikes a nice balance between tart and sweet and it really does offer a flavor that tastes like lemon.
The various components in this pie taste good individually, but when put together, they create a taste sensation. On a flavor scale of one through ten, I would assign Mrs. Smith’s Lemon Meringue Pie a rating of nine.
Packaging
Mrs. Smith’s Lemon Meringue Pie is packaged in a largely brown cardboard box. The front label features a closeup illustration of the enclosed pie and the rear label lists all pertinent ingredient, nutritional and thawing information. Inside the box, the pie is further packaged in plastic and features a clear, plastic dome, through which the thawing pie can be viewed.
Overall Rating
This frozen pie tasted even better than I thought it would. I am a big fan of Mrs Smith’s pies and every time I try another variety, I’m blown away by its flavor and overall quality. This delicious and convenient pie is a great item to have on hand for when guests come over or as a tasty dessert for virtually any type of meal.
Available at supermarkets across America, Mrs. Smith’s Lemon Meringue Pie is highly recommended by this food writer.
Sources :
Personal experience with the product
The product label
