Lime Meringue Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl add flour and cut in butter until crumbly.
2. 2
   Mix in yolks and enough cold water to make a smooth dough.
3. 3
   Wrap in plastic and chill for 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Roll out and line a pie plate, pre bake in a 400* oven for 15 to 17 minutes.
5. 5
   Use weights or rice or beans.
6. 6
   Filling-------------------.
7. 7
   Combine sugar, cornstarch, water and lime juice in a medium saucepan.
8. 8
   Whisk until smooth.
9. 9
   Stir in yolks and butter until well combined.
10. 10
    Gradually add boiling water.
11. 11
    Bring mixture to a boil.
12. 12
    Reduce and simmer for 1 minute.
13. 13
    Remove from heat.
14. 14
    Add zest and food coloring if using.
15. 15
    Mix well.
16. 16
    Turn into the cooled pie shell.
17. 17
    For Meringue------------------------eA.
18. 18
    Beat whites until stiff peaks form.
19. 19
    Slowly beat in sugar until dissolved.
20. 20
    Spoon meringue onto filling.
21. 21
    Bake in a 350* oven for 15 minutes or until meringue is light brown.