Creamy Lemon Meringue Pie

Creamy meringue and zesty filling made with fresh lemon or lime juice are what make this traditional pie delicious!

Ingredients
CRUST

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold Butter
• 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

FILLING

• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 4 large Eggs (yolks only), beaten
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

MERINGUE

• 4 large Eggs (whites only)
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup sugar

How to make

1. Heat oven to 475°F.
2. Combine flour and salt in bowl; cut in 6 tablespoons butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough cold water with fork just until flour is moistened. Shape into ball; flatten slightly.
3. Roll out ball of dough on lightly floured surface into 12-inch circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough into 9-inch pie pan; unfold, pressing firmly against bottom and sides. Trim crust to 1/2 inch from edge of pan; crimp or flute edge. Prick bottom and sides of crust with fork. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool; set aside.
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