Lemon Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. hot water
3 beaten egg yolks
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
baked pie shell

Preparation

Cook the first 3 ingredients over moderate heat until mixture boils for a minute or less.
Add the beaten egg yolks, butter or margarine and lemon juice; mix well until thickened.
Pour into the baked pie shell.