Lemonade Meringue Pie

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups hot water
4 eggs separated
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (6 oz) frozen lemonade, thawed
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 9 inch pie shell – baked

In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup of the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in water. Stir in egg yolks, beaten, then add butter and lemonade. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches a boil. Boil for 1 minute more. Let cool. Preheat over to 400 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, whip egg whites until frothy. Gradually beat in cream of tartar and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Whip until stiff peaks form. Spoon cooled lemon filling into pie shell. Cover filling with egg-white mixture and spread to edges of pie shell. Place in oven 8-10 minutes until light golden brown.

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