country lemon meringue pie

Ingredients For country lemon meringue pie

• 1 9 -INCH PIE SHELL,BAKED
• filling
• 1 1/2 c

  sugar
• 1/3 c

  cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp

  salt
• 1 1/2 c

  water
• 4

  egg yolks
• 2 Tbsp

  grated lemon peel
• 2 Tbsp

  butter
• 1/4 c

  lemon juice
• meringue:
• 2/3 c

  egg whites {about 4 large}
• 1/4 tsp

  salt
• 1/4 tsp

  cream of tartar
• 1/2 c

  sugar