Name: Aunt Tootsie's Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 All Butter Pie Crust (pre-baked and cooled (or a pre-made crust from a pack of two or frozen)); 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 5 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs yolks; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 large egg whites; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup granulated sugar