Mother'S Lemon Meringue Pie(Makes A Large Pie) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch (or flour)
1/8 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. boiling water
grated rind of 2 lemons
4 egg yolks
1/2 to 2/3 c. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. butter
baked pie shell
4 egg whites, at room temperature
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla or lemon extract
1/2 c. sugar

Preparation

Beat egg whites, salt, and extract on high speed until it begins to thicken. Beat in sugar gradually; beat until stiff. Spread on slightly cool pie. Place in hot oven until meringue is golden brown. Let cool.