Just a weekday meringue

On a weekday (like today), I like to bake something. Just because it's cold outside and I feel like baking! 

Here is a recipe for the ultimate lemon meringue pie that is as simple as simple gets when it comes to baking (since in this recipe I cheated a little and used a pre-made pie crust).  Once you take a bite it's sure to take you back to sitting in your grandma's backyard on a warm summer day eating a slice of this pie...extremely light, fragrant, with charmingly fluffy meringue. 

My Lemon Meringue Pie 

1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

1. To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. 
2. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. 
3. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. 
4. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. 
5. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Pour filling into baked pastry shell.
6. To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown

Bitter mood makes bitter food! So fucking smile! :D