Cornstarch Lemon Pie With Meringue

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 ½ cups water
• ½ cup cornstarch
• Zest of ¼ lemon
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 2 egg yolks
• Egg whites (for meringue)

Method

1. 1 In a saucepan, stir together sugar, water, and cornstarch until dissolved.
2. 2 Bring to a boil and cook for five minutes, stirring constantly.
3. 3 Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg yolks until well mixed.
4. 4 Pour the mixture into a prepared pie plate.
5. 5 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 25 minutes.
6. 6 Top with meringue made from egg whites and serve.