Unlocking the Zest: The Magic of Lemon in Pies

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 3 large egg yolks, beaten
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 pie crust
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 egg (for egg wash)