Microwave Lemon Meringue Pie

1 1/2 C sugar
1/3 C cornstarch
1 1/2 boiling water
3 egg yolks, beaten
3 T butter
1/2 C lemon juice
1 t lemon peel
1 baked 9 inch pie crust

Mix sugar and cornstarch thoroughly in a measuring bowl that is microwave safe. Stir in water and cook in microwave on high for 2 1/2 minutes. Stir and continue cooking for 1 minute on high. Stir after 30 seconds. Beat small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks, then combine with original mixture. Cook in microwave for 30 seconds. Blend butter, lemon juice, and lemon pell into mixture. Coll, pour into baked pie shell. Cover with meringue and brown in a 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

Meringue

4 egg whites
6 Tbl sugar

Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar a Tbl at a time. Beat until it forms stiff peaks!