1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
3 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. hot water
3 eggs, separated
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel (optional)
1/3 c. lemon juice
1 baked pie shell

In saucepan, mix first 4 ingredients; gradually adding the hot water, stirrin constantly. Cook and stir until boiling. Reduce heat and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir small amount of hot mixture into slightly beaten egg yolks. Return to hot mixture and bring to a boil. Cook and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add butter, juice and peel. Pour into pie shell.

Meringue: Beat 3 egg whites with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff peaks form and all sugar is dissolved. Spread on filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees.