INGREDIENTS
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 cups
sugar
1/4 tsp
salt
1 1/2 cups
water
1/2 cup
lemon juice
2 tsp
lemon zest
2
tablespoons butter
1
tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup
cold water
1/4 tsp
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 tsp
vanilla extract