9 inch baked pie shell
1/3 c. plus 1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. lemon juice
1 tbsp. grated lemon rind
3 eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. water
3 tbsp. butter

Combine cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice and rind. Beat egg yolks. Add to cornstarch mixture. Gradually add water. Heat to boiling over direct heat and gently boil 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in butter. Pour into pie shell. Add meringue.

MERINGUE:

Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gradually beat in 6 tablespoons sugar. Spread meringue over top of pie, carefully sealing in all the filling. Bake at 425 degrees for 4 to 5 minutes or until light brown. Serve cold.