Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie

 





Preheat oven to 350 degrees




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.




To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal 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 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.




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