Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch, plus
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 3 egg yolks, well beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 lemon, rind of, grated
• 2 -3 drops yellow food coloring
• 9 inches baked pie crusts
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 6 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

1. In large saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually blend in cold water and lemon juice. Stir in egg yolks. Add butter and boiling water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in lemon peel and food coloring. Pour into baked pie crust. Top with meringue.

2. Meringue - In a large bowl with electric mixer, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.