Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie 🍋 🥧
One deep dish 9″ pie crust baked
FOR THE LEMON CUSTARD:
1½ cups granulated sugar
5 Tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch salt
4 egg yolks
1¾ cups water
1/2 cup recent lemon juice
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Zest of 1 lemon
FOR THE MERINGUE:
4 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 325 levels F. Place the baked pie crust on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips as soon as crammed.
For the lemon custard:
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