Lemon Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar plus 4 Tbsp.
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. boiling water
4 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. butter
4 eggs, separate yolks and whites
grated rind of 1 lemon
pinch of salt
1 (9-inch) pie shell

Preparation

Combine cornstarch and 1 cup plus tablespoon sugar; add water slowly, stirring until smooth and thick.
Add egg yolks, butter, rind, juice and salt.
Cook 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat stirring. Pour in shell.
Cover with meringue made from 3 egg whites beaten stiff plus 2 tablespoons sugar.
Bake 15 minutes at 300\u00b0 until light brown.