Lemon Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix 1/2 cup water and cornstarch to a thin paste.
Combine 1 1/2 cups water and sugar in top of double boiler and bring to a boil over direct heat.
Add cornstarch paste and cook until mixture thickens a little; return to double boiler and continue cooking until thick and smooth (15 minutes).
Pour over slightly beaten egg yolks and cook 1 minute longer.
Add lemon rind, juice and butter.
Blend well.
Cool and pour in pie shell.
Top with meringue made with 3 egg whites, 9 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.