Party meringue pie

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1pack(4 serving)Lemon pudding
cupSugar
cupWater
3eachesEgg yolks
2tablespoonsLemon juice
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
1eachBaked 9\" pie shell,cooled
3eachesEgg whites
6tablespoonsSugar

Directions

Combine pie filling mix,⅔ cup sugar and ¼ cup of water in saucepan.Blend in egg yolks and remaining water.Cook and stir over medium heat,until mixture comes to a full bubbling boil. Remove from heat.Blend in lemon juice and butter.Cool 5 minutes, stirring twice.Pour into pie shell. Beat egg whites until foamy throughout.Gradually beat in 6 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until mixture will form shiny peaks.Spread over pie filling.Bake @ 425 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes or until meringue is delicately brown.Cool at least 4 hour before cutting.