Cracker Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Combine cracker crumbs, sugar, salt and milk.
2. 2
   Stir in melted shortening and beaten egg yolks.
3. 3
   Add vanilla.
4. 4
   Pour mixture into greased baking dish and bake in moderate slow oven at 325°
5. 5
   for 1 hour.
6. 6
   Remove from oven and cover with meringue prepared by beating the whites of eggs until stiff, adding confectioners sugar gradually and lemon juice.
7. 7
   Bake in slow oven at 300°
8. 8
   until meringue is brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
9. 9
   Serves 6.