Lemon Meringue Pie

Method

• Step 1
  Dough: In a large bowl, combine the margarine, flour and baking powder together by rubbing in.
• Step 2
  Beat the eggs and sugar in a separate bowl until smooth, and then add the lemon rind and vanilla essence.
• Step 3
  Add the egg and sugar mixture to the flour mixture and mix well until a dough is formed.
• Step 4
  Set aside for 1 hour.
• Step 5
  Preheat the oven to 250C.
• Step 6
  Roll out the dough on a floured surface, and use it to line a greased pie tin.
• Step 7
  Trim the edges, and bake using the bake-blind method.
• Step 8
  Store the rest of the dough in the freezer or use it for another recipe.
• Step 9
  Filling: Put the water, cornflour, egg yolks, sugar and lemon juice in a blender/food processor and process until smooth.
• Step 10
  Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the processed mixture.
• Step 11
  Stir until the mixture turns yellow and thickens.
• Step 12
  Once it becomes thick, remove immediately from the heat.
• Step 13
  Pour the mixture on the baked pie crust and let it cool down.
• Step 14
  Meringue: Stiffly whisk the egg whites and then stir in the sugar and lemon juice.
• Step 15
  Spoon meringue over the top of the lemon filling.
• Step 16
  Place under the griller until the meringue has lightly browned.
• Step 17
  Serve chilled.