• 1 9 in. pie crust
• 1 C. sugar
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/4 C. cornstarch
• 2 Tbs. butter
• 1 1/2 C. boiling water
• 1/3 C. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. lemon zest
• 3 egg yolks

Mix sugar, salt, cornstarch. Add water and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat stirring until thick and clear. Add egg yolk and mix slowly, stirring constantly. Return to heat and cook one minute more. Add butter and cool. Pour into pie shell. To make meringue: Beat 3 egg whites until shiny and peaks form. Fold in sugar and vanilla. Beat one more minute. Spread meringue on lemon filling. Seal edges to crust. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting.