Lemon Meringue Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in pan.
2. 2
   Stir in water. Bring to a boil and cook.
3. 3
   Stir constantly until thick (3 to 5 minutes).
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Stir in small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks, then return egg mixture into pan.
6. 6
   Bring to boil and cook 1 minute.
7. 7
   Stir constantly.
8. 8
   Remove from heat.
9. 9
   Add lemon peel and butter.
10. 10
    Slowly stir in lemon juice.
11. 11
    Cool to lukewarm. Pour into baked pie shell.