Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Ingredients (12)

• One half recipe Easy Pie Dough, shaped and chilled in a pie plate
• 4 3/4 ounces (1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon) freshly squeezed and strained lemon juice
• 14 ounces (3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon) water
• 17.5 ounces (2 1/3 cup) granulated sugar, divided
• 1.5 ounces (1/4 cup) cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 egg yolks
• 1.5 ounces (3 tablespoons) cold butter, cut into small pieces
• 4 egg whites
• Pinch salt
• Pinch cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract