1. Prepare pie crust in a 9” pie plate, and bake at 350º until the edges begin to turn golden.
2. Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.
3. Stir in water and lemon juice.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened and translucent.
5. Dot with butter.
6. Let cool for ten minutes.
7. Beat in egg yolks.
8. Pour into baked pie shell.

For the meringue

• 3 egg whites
• 3 T. granulated sugar

1. Beat eggs whites with a mixer on medium-low speed until frothy.
2. Increase speed, and beat until soft peaks form.
3. Begin gradually adding sugar.
4. Beat until stiff peaks form.
5. Spread evenly over top of the pie and broil until meringue is golden brown.
6. For my part, I’ve learned to sit by the broiler the entire time it’s cooking. Otherwise, I burn it. Every time. Seriously, it’s juuuust barely starting to brown one second, and black the next.

For best results, let pie completely, and refrigerate for several hours before cutting and serving.

Enjoy the best easy lemon meringue pie recipe ever!