Lemon Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. hot water
3 egg yolks
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Preparation

Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt in a saucepan.
Stir in hot water gradually and bring to a boil.
Cook 8 to 10 minutes on medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and clear.
Beat egg yolks thoroughly and stir 5 to 6 tablespoons of cornstarch custard into the egg yolks; stir well and pour back into saucepan.
Cook at low temperature, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from heat and add butter and lemon juice.
Pour into baked pie shell and top with meringue.
Bake at 325\u00b0 until golden brown.