Ingredients :
3 lemons, juiced and zested
3 tablespoons butter
5 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
5 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar
2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
Directions :
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
To Make Meringue: In a large bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until meringue is golden brow
To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Pour filling into baked pastry shell.
