Lemon Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 Tbsp. butter
6 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/3 c. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 baked 9-inch pie shell
3 egg whites
6 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. lemon juice

Preparation

In a 4-cup glass measure, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, water and butter.
Cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Blend cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water and stir into hot sugar mixture.
Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring after each minute.
Stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice and lemon peel.
Gradually add egg yolks, taking care to avoid overcooking.
Cook mixture 3 to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute.
Cool and pour into pie shell.