*Lemon Meringue Pie

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 7 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1/4 c. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon peel
  • 9-inch baked pie shell

Directions

  1. 1
    In the top of a double boiler, combine cornstarch, sugar and salt.
  2. 2
    Add water.
  3. 3
    Cook until thick, stirring constantly.
  4. 4
    Cover and place over boiling water for 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Beat egg yolks slightly; add a little hot mixture.
  6. 6
    Stir and pour back into pan. Cook for 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
  7. 7
    Remove from heat. Add lemon juice, butter and grated peel.
  8. 8
    Cool to room temperature.
  9. 9
    Do not stir.
  10. 10
    Pour into baked, cool shell.

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