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 and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Stir in next 3 ingredients.
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 over meringue.
Bake in oven until lightly brown.
Serves 6 to 8.