Fresh Lemon Meringue Pie

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 6 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 3 egg yolks, well beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 lemon, grated peel of
• 2-3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
• 1 9-inch baked pie crust

THREE-EGG MERINGUE

• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 6 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, thoroughly combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

2. 2

   Gradually blend in the cold water and lemon juice.

3. 3

   Stir in the egg yolks.

4. 4

   Add the butter and boiling water.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to medium and boil for 1 minute.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and stir in the lemon peel and food coloring.

8. 8

   Pour into baked pie crust.

9. 9

   Top with Three-Egg Meringue, sealing well at edges.

10. 10

    Bake at 350>o F for 12 to 15 minutes.

11. 11

    Cool for 2 hours before serving.

12. 12

    THREE-EGG MERINGUE: In a bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until foamy.

13. 13

    Gradually add the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.