• 5 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 5 Tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tsp grated lemon rind
• 1 nine-inch baked pie shell

1. Mix cornstarch, sugar, and salt in top of double boiler. Add water and mix well. Cook until thickened.
2. Add beaten egg yolks and return to heat; cook about 2 minutes longer.
3. Remove from heat and add butter, lemon juice and rind. Let cool and pour into baked pie shell.
4. Beat egg whites stiff, gradually adding 6 tablespoons sugar. Pile on top of pie.
5. Bake at 300° about 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.

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