Lemon Meringue Pie
- 1 c. sugar
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 1/2 c. cold water
- 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
- grated rind of 1 lemon
- 1/4 c. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. margarine
- 1 baked 9-inch pie shell
- 3 egg whites
- 1/3 c. sugar
- In 2 quart saucepan, stir together 1 cup sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water, until smooth.
- Stir in egg yolks, stirring constantly.
- Bring to boil over medium heat.
- Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Stir in lemon rind, lemon juice, and margarine. Cool.
- Turn into pastry shell.
- In small bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until foamy.
- Gradually beat in 1/3 cup sugar.
- Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue around edge of filling first, then fill in center.
- Bake in 350u0b0 oven 15 to 20 minutes until brown.
- Cool.
- Serves 6 to 8 people.
sugar, cornstarch, cold water, egg yolks, lemon, lemon juice, margarine, shell, egg whites, sugar
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=401622 (may not work)