9 inch baked pie shell
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. hot water
3 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
6 tbsp. cornstarch
1 egg and 2 yolks (save whites)
1/2 c. lemon juice

Mix sugar, cornstarch and hot water, cook and stir until mixture boils for one minute. Spoon some into eggs and add back into mixture. Boil and stir 1 more minute. Remove; stir in butter, lemon juice and grated lemon peel. Pour into baked pie shell top with meringue.

MERINGUE:

2 egg whites
1 tbsp. cream of tarter
4 tbsp. sugar

Beat whites until foamy. Add sugar very gradually, beating hard until mixture is stiff and glossy and will peak. Spread on pie, touching pastry. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 400 degrees.