Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Pie Filling:
6 T cornstarch
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 cups water
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 egg yolks
1 t vinegar
1 t lemon extract
3 T butter

Meringue:
3 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 t cream of tartar

Directions: 
1. Combine corn starch, sugar, and water. Dissolve.
2. Beat egg yolks and lemon juice together. Add to mixture.
3. Heat until thick.
4. Remove from heat. Add vinegar, lemon extract and butter.
5. Pour into cooked pie crust. Let cool.

Meringue:
6. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks. Add sugar slowly-- about a tablespoon at a time.
7. Continue beating til eggs reach stiff peaks.
8. Cover pie with meringue. Cook in 350 degree oven til browned.