1 1/2 c. sugar
5 tbsp. cornstarch
Dash salt
1 1/2 c. hot water
1 (9 inch) baked pie shell
3 eggs, separated
2 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. lemon peel, grated
6 tbsp. sugar and 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

In saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, salt and gradually add water, stirring constantly. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat and cook 2 minutes. Beat egg yolks and add a little hot mixture. Mix well and return to hot mixture and cook 2 minutes on medium, stirring constantly. Add butter, lemon peel and slowly add juice. Pour into baked pastry shell.

Make meringue with egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar, top filing with meringue and seal edges carefully. Bake 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees before cutting.