3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 tbsp. grated lemon rind
3 eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 baked pie shell
6 tbsp. sugar

Combine cornstarch, 1 1/4 cups sugar, lemon juice and lemon rind. Beat egg yolks; add to starch mixture. Gradually add boiling water. Heat to boiling and boil gently for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.

Pour into pie shell. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Beat in 6 tablespoons sugar. Spread over top of pie, sealing in edges. Bake at 425 degrees for 4-5 minutes.

MICROWAVE FILLING:

After adding boiling water, stir thoroughly. Put into microwave for 2 minutes at HIGH. Stir thoroughly and microwave again for 2 minutes. Stir again. Should be thick enough to put in pie shell.