1 1/2 c. sugar
7 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. hot water
1/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 tbsp. butter (may omit for low calorie need)

Mix sugar and cornstarch in saucepan. Add salt, hot water, stirring into sugar and starch. Bring to a boil. Stir and boil for 7 to 8 minutes. Lightly beat egg yolks (save whites for meringue). Add a little starch mixture to egg yolks. Stir and mix slowly back into starch mixture. Cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Add grated lemon rind and fresh lemon juice. Stir with whip to combine. Add butter, if desired, and combine.

Pour into baked 8 or 9-inch pie shell and cover with your favorite meringue. Bake according to directions.