Lemon Meringue Pie: Lemon Meringue 03 by Recipe Cottage

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	Lemon Meringue 03

		Lemon Meringue Pie 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/8 tsp salt 4 egg yolks 1 3/4 cups water 1/2 cup lemon juice 3 Tbsp butter or margarine 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1 baked 9-inch pastry shell Meringue (recipe follows) Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan. Set this aside. Combine egg yolks, water, and lemon juice; stir into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and lemon rind. Spoon into pastry shell. Spread meringue over hot filling. Bake pie at 325F for 25-28 minutes. Meringue 4-6 egg whites 1/2 to 3/4 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed just until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves (2-4 minutes). Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, beating well.