Muskmelon Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. muskmelon (yellow), stewed
1 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. sugar
2 egg yolks, well beaten
2 egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. sugar

Preparation

Cook and mash the melon. Add 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, butter and well beaten egg yolks.
Cook over low heat until thick.
Add filling to baked 8-inch pie crust.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy.
Continue beating until stiff and glossy.
Cover filling with meringue and bake 8 to 10 minutes in 400\u00b0 oven.