9 inch baked pie shell

This was my grandmother's favorite pie. Eggs were plentiful on the farm, but there was a dearth of lemons. When she found lemons, she baked her pie.

3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 lemon, grated rind and juice
2 tsp. water
4 eggs, separated
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. granulated sugar

Heat to boiling in double boiler or heavy pan, 3/4 cup sugar, juice and rind, 2 teaspoon water and the 4 egg yolks. Stir and cook to custard consistency. Beat 4 egg whites until stiff with the cream of tartar. Add rest of sugar gradually and beat until stiff. Gently fold hot lemon custard mix into the meringue. Pile into baked shell and bake at 400 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes until nicely browned.