Lemon Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 c. sugar (divided)
1/4 c. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. cold water
3 eggs, separated
juice of 2 lemons (1/2 c.)
grated peel of 2 lemons
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 (9-inch) baked pie shell

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
In medium saucepan combine 1 cup sugar and cornstarch.
Gradually stir in water until smooth.
Stir in slightly beaten egg yolks.
Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, and boil 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice and butter.
Spoon hot filling into pie shell.
In small bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until foamy.
Gradually beat in remaining 1/3 cup sugar.
Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Spread meringue evenly over hot filling, sealing to crust.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes.
Cool on wire rack.
Refrigerate.