3/4 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1 sm. (5.33 oz.) can evaporated milk plus reg. milk to make 2 1/2 c.
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 tsp. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 (9 inch) baked pie shell

Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 1 minute and remove from heat. Gradually stir part of hot mixture into egg yolks, then blend into hot mixture in saucepan.

Boil 1 minute more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and blend in butter, vanilla and lemon juice. Pour into baked crust and top with your favorite meringue. Brown meringue at 325 degrees about 15 minutes or until nicely browned.