Shamrock Pie

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
• 5 -6 drops green food coloring
• 1 pastry shells, baked (9inches)
• MERINGUE
• 3 egg whites
• 1/3 cup sugar

1. Combine sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan;stir until smooth.Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 2 minutes or until thickened.
2. Stir a small amount into yolks; return all to the pan.
3. Cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, butter, lemon peel and food coloring until smooth.
4. Pour into crust.
5. MERINGUE.
6. Beat egg whites until foamy.
7. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
8. Spread over hot filling, sealing to the edges.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool.

sugar, cornstarch, water, egg yolks, lemon juice, butter, lemon peel, pastry shells, meringue, egg whites, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shamrock-pie-155447 (may not work)