• prep: 15 min
• cook: 1 hr 30 min
• total: 1 hr 45 min

servings:

• 1 frozen pie crust (see pie crust recipe for instructions to make your own, use a butter crust or butter and shortening crust recipe)
• 5 large egg yolks
• 6 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (can use vinegar instead of cream of tartar, see method instructions)
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
• 5 large egg whites (room temperature)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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