1 1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. sifted flour (scant)
2 c. boiling water
Dash of salt
4 egg yolks, beaten
4 tbsp. corn starch
1 tbsp. butter
6 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
Baked pie shell

Blend corn starch, flour and sugar. Stir and add to boiling water. Stir constantly for about 5 minutes. Cover mixture and steam for 15 minutes. Add butter, beaten egg yolks and cook another 2 minutes.

Remove from heat, add lemon juice and grated rind. When cool, fill baked pie shell, cover with meringue.

MERINGUE:

3 egg whites, beaten stiff
5 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Beat egg whites and add other ingredients. Cover top of pie and return to oven to brown meringue. For thick meringues, bake in slow 300 to 325 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes depending on thickness of meringue.