Fresh Lemon Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
4 1/2 heaping Tbsp. cornstarch
6 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp. oleo
3 egg yolks, beaten
2 1/4 c. boiling water

Preparation

Use large microwave-safe bowl to prevent mixture from boiling over.
Add sugar and cornstarch to boiling water.
Cook 3 to 4 minutes in microwave, stirring once.
Add hot liquid to egg yolks before adding to full amount of hot liquid.
Cook 1 minute more. Add lemon juice, oleo and small amount of yellow food coloring. Pour into baked pie shell.
Beat egg whites until stiff, adding 6 to 9 tablespoons sugar.
Put on top of pie and bake in slow oven until meringue is browned.