Lemon Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. cold water
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
grated rind of 1 lemon
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 baked 9-inch pie shell
3 egg whites
1/3 c. sugar

Preparation

In 2 quart saucepan, stir together 1 cup sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water, until smooth.
Stir in egg yolks, stirring constantly.
Bring to boil over medium heat.
Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Stir in lemon rind, lemon juice, and margarine. Cool.
Turn into pastry shell.
In small bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until foamy.
Gradually beat in 1/3 cup sugar.
Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Spread meringue around edge of filling first, then fill in center.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven 15 to 20 minutes until brown.
Cool.
Serves 6 to 8 people.