Lemon Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. cornstarch
3 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. boiling water
3 eggs, separated
1/4 c. lemon juice and the grated lemon rind
1 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

In top of double boiler, mix sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Add slowly the boiling water, stirring to mix well.
Place over the double boiler pan; cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Slightly beat egg yolks; add grated rind and juice. Add slowly to cooked mixture and continue cooking for about 3 minutes.
Do not overcook.
Remove from heat; set aside and add 1 tablespoon butter.
Cover with meringue after pouring in already baked shell.
Make meringue of 3 egg whites (beaten stiff).
Add gradually the sugar and salt.
Bake meringue covered pie for about 15 minutes in 320\u00b0 oven.