lemon meringue pie

How To Make lemon meringue pie

• Step 1
  In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt.
• Step 2
  Slowly stir in the hot water.
• Step 3
  Add the remaining filling ingredients and cook over low heat until the mixture comes to a full boil.
• Step 4
  Lower the heat and cook a minute longer. Cool until lukewarm.
• Step 5
  Spread the filling into the pie shell.
• Step 6
  MERINGUE: Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add the sugar a tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
• Step 7
  Spread the meringue on top of the lemon filling and bake in a preheated oven at 325 for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly brown.
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