Lemon Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. lemon juice
grated rind of 1 lemon
1/8 tsp. salt
3 eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 (9-inch) baked pie shell
6 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Combine cornstarch, 1 1/4 cups sugar, lemon juice, lemon rind and salt.
Beat egg yolks.
Add to dry mixture.
Gradually add boiling water.
Heat to boiling over direct heat.
Boil gently for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour into pie shell.
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
Gradually beat in 6 tablespoons sugar.
Spread meringue over top of pie to touch all edges of crust.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 4 to 5 minutes.
Cool on a cake rack. Serve cold.