Ingredients

• 1 pre-baked pie crust
• 1 Filling: 375 ml water, 175 ml sugar, 4 tbsp cornstarch, 3 egg yolks
• 1 Juice and zest of 2 lemons
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 Meringue: 3 egg whites, 125 ml sugar, 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook water, sugar, and cornstarch until thickened.

2. 2

   Remove from heat. Stir in the yolks, lemon juice and zest, and butter.

3. 3

   Return to heat for 2 minutes, stirring. Pour into the baked crust.

4. 4

   Meringue: Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add sugar. Beat to firm peaks.

5. 5

   Spread the meringue over the filling, touching the edges of the crust.

6. 6

   Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes until the meringue is golden.