1 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. water
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. cornstarch
3 tbsp. cold water
3 egg yolks
2 tbsp. milk
6 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 baked 8" pie shell

Combine sugar, water and butter; heat until sugar dissolves. Blend cornstarch with cold water. Add to hot mixture. Cook slowly until clear. Beat egg yolks with milk and slowly stir into cornstarch mixture. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add 6 tablespoons lemon juice and lemon peel. Cool and pour into cooled, baked shell. Top with meringue made with 1 teaspoon lemon juice as last addition.