Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
4 egg yolks (save whites for meringue)
3 tbsp. salted butter Zest from 2 lemons
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pre-baked pie crust
6 tbsp. corn starch
1/2 cup lemon juice In a glass batter bowl, using a wire whisk, mix dry ingredients (cornstarch, sugar and salt) well. Add water, lemon juice, and egg yolks–whisk well.
Place in microwave on high for 3 minutes. Remove and whisk well. Microwave again at 2-minute intervals until thick and creamy. Whisk after each interval. After microwaving, add butter and mix well until completely melted. Pour into pre-baked pie shell. Top with a 4-egg white meringue and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cut with serrated knife to help meringue stay in place. Serve!
