1 c. flour
1/3 c. shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. ice water

MERINGUE:

4 egg whites
2 tsp. sugar

FILLING:

1 1/2 c. sugar
6 tbsp. cornstarch
4 c. boiling water
4 egg yolks
3/4 c. finely crumbled milk crackers
2 lemon's juice

Mix 5 crust ingredients and blend swiftly. Roll out to thin crust and fit into 9 inch pie plate - prick with fork. Bake 15 minutes at 425 degrees. Remove, cool. Mix filling ingredients in saucepan, gradually add boiling water, stir until thick. Add slightly beaten egg yolks. Cook over medium direct heat until mixture starts to boil.

Remove from heat. Add lemon juice, add cracker crumbs and mix until all are evenly distributed. Pour into baked shell.

Beat egg whites and sugar to stand in peaks. Spread over filling. Bake again at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool and serve. Yield 8 servings.