Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, very cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3-5 tablespoons (45-75ml) ice water
• 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) salt
• 1 1/2 cups (355ml) water
• 1/2 cup (120ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed (about 4-5 lemons)
• 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon zest, finely grated
• 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) vanilla extract