A classic lemon meringue pie recipe.

Juice of one lemon
3 egg yolks (save whites)
3 T. cornstartch
1 c. water
2 T butter
1 c. sugar

Put first five ingredients in kettle and stir constantly as it comes to a boil. When it’s thick, remove from stove and add sugar.

Fill one baked pie shell.

To make the meringue, beat the three egg whites until stiff. Add 1/4 c. sugar. Beat some more.

Brown meringue in the oven at 350 degrees (about 10 minutes). Watch closely.

Recipe submitted by Irene Stellon