Lemon Meringue Slab Pie | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 box(es) refrigerated pie crusts (2), softened as directed
• 2 1/2 cup(s) + 2 tsp granulated sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup(s) corn starch
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 2 1/2 cup(s) water
• 3 teaspoon(s) grated fresh lemon peel
• 3/4 cup(s) fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 5 large egg yolks
• 5 tablespoon(s) butter, cut in pieces
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• 6 large room temperature egg whites
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar
• 3/4 cup(s) granulated sugar