Lemon Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 c. sugar
    1/2 c. flour
    1 Tbsp. cornstarch
    1/2 tsp. salt
    2 1/4 c. boiling water
    3 eggs, separated
    6 Tbsp. lemon juice
    3 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
    6 Tbsp. sugar
    9-inch pie shell
Preparation
    Combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt in double boiler.
    Add boiling water, stirring constantly.
    Cook until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.
    Cover and cook 15 minutes.
    Beat egg yolks and gradually pour hot mixture over them while stirring.
    Return to double boiler and cook 5 minutes longer.
    Just before removing from heat, add lemon juice and rind. Mix well.
    Cool and pour into a 9-inch pie shell.
    Top with a meringue made by beating the 3 egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
    Gradually add the 6 tablespoons sugar continuing to beat. Bake at 300\u00b0 for 30 minutes.

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