Ingredients

• Pie crust - 1 pre-made or homemade
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Cornstarch - ¼ cup
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Water - 1 ½ cups
• Lemon juice - ½ cup
• Lemon zest - 2 tablespoons
• Egg yolks - 4, beaten
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Egg whites - 4
• Cream of tartar - ¼ teaspoon
• Powdered sugar - ½ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

2. 2.

   Bake the pie crust for 10 minutes and set aside.

3. 3.

   In a saucepan, mix granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

4. 4.

   Gradually add water, lemon juice, and lemon zest, whisking constantly.

5. 5.

   Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and boils.

6. 6.

   Stir a small amount of hot lemon mixture into egg yolks, then return to saucepan.

7. 7.

   Cook for 2 minutes, remove from heat, and stir in butter.

8. 8.

   Pour lemon filling into the baked pie crust.

9. 9.

   In a bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.

10. 10.

    Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.

11. 11.

    Spread meringue over hot lemon filling, sealing edges to crust.

12. 12.

    Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

13. 13.

    Cool before serving.

Nutritional Facts