Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

• 3 large egg whites

• ½ cup sugar

• ½ teaspoon vanilla

• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar (optional but helps stabilize)

Instructions

1. Pre-bake the crust

If using a regular crust, bake until lightly golden and let cool.

2. Make the lemon filling

1. In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

2. Slowly whisk in water until smooth.

3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.

4. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks.

5. Slowly pour a little of the hot mixture into yolks to temper them, then return yolks to the saucepan.

6. Cook 2 more minutes until glossy and thick.

7. Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, and zest.

8. Pour filling into the pie crust.

3. Make the meringue