Meringue Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine cornstarch, sugar and salt in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Stir in water and mandarin juice.
3. 3
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
4. 4
   Boil 1 minute, stirring. Reduce heat and cook 5 minutes more, stirring.
5. 5
   Remove from heat. Beat egg yolks, gradually pour in small amount of hot mandarin mixture, stir.
6. 6
   Mix remaining egg yolks with mandarin mixture.
7. 7
   Add mandarin peel and butter, blending well.
8. 8
   Cool 10 minutes and turn into baked pastry shell.
9. 9
   Make meringue by combining 3 egg whites with cream of tartar, beat until frothy.
10. 10
    Gradually beat in sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until egg whites are stiff and glossy.
11. 11
    Spoon over filling in pastry shell, spreading so meringue touches edge of crust all around.
12. 12
    Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.