Lemon Meringue Pie

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 9-inch pie shell

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325°F.

2. 2

   In a medium-size heavy saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, the cornstarch, and salt.

3. 3

   Mix until well blended.

4. 4

   Gradually add the boiling water, stirring constantly and cook over moderate heat until the mixture thickens.

5. 5

   Add the lemon rind and juice and stir.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks until foamy.

7. 7

   Add a small amount of the hot lemon mixture to them, stirring constant.

8. 8

   Then pour the egg mixture into the lemon mixture in the saucepan, stirring.

9. 9

   Add the butter and continue cooking, stirring, until the mixture is very thick.

10. 10

    Pour into baked pie shell.

11. 11

    In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat the egg white with an electric mixer until thickened.

12. 12

    Gradually add the remaining 6 tablespoons sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

13. 13

    With a spatula, cover the pie with the meringue, being careful to seal all the edges.

14. 14

    With a spoon, make a few peaks in the meringue.

15. 15

    Bake just until the top has browned slightly, about 10 minutes.

16. 16

    Cool completely before serving.