Lemon Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
7 Tbsp. cornstarch
3 eggs, separated
6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 (9-inch) baked pie shell
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. water
3 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. grated lemon juice
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

Preparation

Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, cornstarch and water.
Boil for 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; stir in slightly beaten egg yolks.
Return to low heat; cook for 6 minutes.
Add butter, lemon juice and grated peel; stir only until well blended. Pour into pie shell.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff; add remaining sugar and vanilla.
Beat until firm peaks form; spread over lemon filling.
Bake at 325\u00b0 to 350\u00b0 until meringue is lightly browned.