Lemon Meringue Pie with Graham-Cracker Crust

Ingredients

For the graham-cracker crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 8 whole crackers)
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For the lemon filling:

  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 3 to 4 lemons)
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (from 3 to 4 lemons)

For the meringue:

  • 5 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

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