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Name: Traditional Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: America
Ingredients: *For the Pie Crust:**; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 to 4 tablespoons ice-cold water; *For the Lemon Filling:**; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; Zest of 2 large lemons; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2-3 large lemons); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; *For the Meringue Topping:**; 4 large egg whites, at room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract