1 c. sugar
6 tbsp. cornstarch
Pinch of salt
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 c. water
Juice of 1 lemon (approximately 1/4 c.)
Grated rind of 1/2 lemon
1 tbsp. butter

PIE CRUST:

1 1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Crisco shortening
3 tbsp. water

Mix first 3 ingredients in saucepan. Add beaten egg yolks and mix. Slowly add 2 cups cold water, mix well. Put pan on burner (or can be done in double boiler) and stir until thick. Remove from burner and add butter and lemon juice. Cool. Pour into cooked, cooled pie crust.

MERINGUE:

3 stiffly beaten egg whites
6 tbsp. sugar

Cover custard and put in oven until brown.