Lemon Meringue Pie
submitted by: Sharla Nielson
serves: 1 pie
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 eggs (yolks and white separate)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
grated lemon peel
1 baked pie crust, 9 inch
1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tarter
6 tablespoons sugar
Directions:
Meringue:
Beat egg whites, cream of tarter, and 6 tablespoons sugar on high until soft peaks form.
Pie:
Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan. Blend in 1/2 cup cool water and lemon juice. Stir in egg yolks. Add butter and boiling water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, let boil for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in lemon peel, pour into crust. Top with meringue, making sure to bring meringue all the way to the crust, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Should be a light brown. Let cool and refrigerate.
