FILLING: 9" Pie:
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. water
3 egg yolks

8" Pie:
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch
1 c. water
2 egg yolks

Mix sugar and cornstarch in saucepan. Stir in water gradually. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 1 minute. Then slowly stir at least half the hot mixture into egg yolks.

Blend egg mixture into rest of hot mixture in the saucepan. Boil 1 minute longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, continue stirring until smooth.

9" Pie:
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 tbsp. finely grated lemon rind

8" Pie:
2 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. finely grated lemon rind

Blend in above ingredients. Pour into 2 baked pie crusts. Top with meringue made with the 2 egg whites, 1/4 cup sugar, dash of lemon juice and vanilla flavoring. Bake in 325 degree oven until lightly browned.