Easy Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Ingredients (12)

• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 1/2 cups cool water
• 2 1/2 ounces (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 (9-inch) pre-baked pie shell
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 pinch cream of tartar
• 8 tablespoons granulated sugar