2 eggs, well beaten
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 lb. fried figs, stewed
1 baked pastry shell

Combine eggs, sugar, salt and figs; cook slowly until egg thickens. Turn into pastry shell.

MERINGUE:

3 egg whites
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon juice
6 tbsp. sugar

Beat egg whites until foamy. Add remaining ingredients; beat until stiff. Spread on pie. Bake at 350 degrees until brown.

May use fresh figs if precooked in a small amount of water. Use 2 cups.