Lemon Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. lemon juice
5 eggs, separated
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 to 3 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 baked pastry shell
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 c. cold water
1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine first three ingredients in a large heavy saucepan. Gradually stir in lemon mixture.
Add butter.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick.
Cook 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Stir in lemon rind.
Pour into shell.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
Add 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar.
Beat in vanilla.
Spread meringue over hot filling.
Seal to edge of crust.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie.