Excellent Lemon Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Mix pudding, 2/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water together, then blend in egg yolks and remaining water.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture reaches full bubbling boil.
3. 3
   Remove from heat, blend in lemon juice and butter.
4. 4
   Cool 5 minutes, then pour into your choice of pie shell.
5. 5
   Prepare meringue -- beat egg whites until foamy, gradually beat in sugar.
6. 6
   Top pie with meringue.
7. 7
   Bake at 425 degrees for 5 - 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool 4 hours before cutting.