Lemon Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar and cornstarch thoroughly in top of double boiler. Blend in boiling water.
2. 2
   Cook over direct heat (stirring constantly) until mixture thickens and boils.
3. 3
   Then set over boiling water and cook 10 minutes more stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Beat egg yolks slightly, then blend into them some of the hot thickened mixture.
5. 5
   Then blend the egg yolk mixture into cornstarch mixture in double boiler.
6. 6
   Blend in butter, lemon juice and lemon rind, then remove from over boiling water and cool.
7. 7
   Place in baked 9-inch pie shell.
8. 8
   Cover with meringue and brown very slightly in oven.