Best Ever Lemon Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch (little over)
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 eggs, separated
1/3 c. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
1 Tbsp. butter
1 (9-inch) baked pie shell
3 egg whites (room temperature)
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/3 c. sugar

Preparation

Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan.
Add boiling water slowly, stirring constantly.
Cook until mixture thickens.