1 baked pie shell
1-1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup flour
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup water
3 eggs, separated
4 to 5 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

In large saucepan combine 1-1/3 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of flour. Gradually stir in 2 cups buttermilk and 1/2 cup of water.

Cook over medium heat stirring till thick and bubbly, approximately 4 minutes. Reduce heat and cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.

Lightly beat 3 egg yolks. Stir a little hot mixture into egg yolks. Return to saucepan and remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and butter. Keep warm.

Beat 3 egg whites till frothy. Add 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar. Then gradually add 6 tbsp. sugar. Beat till stiff peaks form.

Put pudding mixture into prepared baked pie shell. Top with meringue.

Bake in 350°F oven until meringue is a golden brown. Approximately 15 minutes.

Serves 8.