Lemon Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. water
2 tsp. lemon peel
4 large egg yolks
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Combine sugar and cornstarch in saucepan.
Gradually whisk in water until smooth.
Bring to boil, stirring constantly.
Boil 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Gradually whisk 1 cup hot mixture into beaten egg yolks.
Return to heat.
Add lemon juice and peel. Boil 1 minute.
Add butter.
Cover with plastic wrap.