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 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 begins to thicken.
Return to double boiler and continue cooking until smooth (15 minutes).