Lemon Crisp

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and brown sugar together.
2. 2
   Stir in next 5 ingredients.
3. 3
   Press half of mixture into bottom of 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
4. 4
   Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and hot water.
6. 6
   Cook and stir until thick and boiling for 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from heat; stir small amount into egg yolks and return to hot mixture.
8. 8
   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
9. 9
   Remove from heat.
10. 10
    Gradually stir in lemon peel and juice.
11. 11
    Pour over baked crumb crust; top with reserved crumbs.
12. 12
    Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until crumbs are brown.