Lemon Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. water
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. grated rind
1 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Mix sugar and cornstarch in saucepan. Gradually stir in water; stir over medium heat until mixture boils.
Boil 1 minute.
Slowly stir half of mixture into slightly beaten egg yolks.
Beat in remaining hot mixture.
Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly until smooth.
Blend in butter, lemon juice and lemon rind.
Pour hot filling into baked pie shell.
Cover with meringue.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until meringue is golden brown.