Lemon Meringue Pie

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. Argo cornstarch
  • 1 to 1 1/2 c. cold water
  • 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
  • grated rind of one lemon
  • 1/4 c. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1 baked 9-inch pastry shell
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/3 c. sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    In 2-quart saucepan stir together 1 cup sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water until smooth.
  2. 2
    Stir in egg yolks. Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium heat and boil one minute.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat.
  4. 4
    Stir in next 3 ingredients, cool. Turn into pastry shell.
  5. 5
    In small bowl with mixer at high speed beat egg whites until foamy.
  6. 6
    Gradually beat in 1/3 cup sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  7. 7
    Spread some meringue around edge of filling first, touching crust all around, then fill in center.
  8. 8
    Bake in 350° oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  9. 9
    Cool.
  10. 10
    Serves 6 to 8.

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