Lemon Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, salt and cornstarch together in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Add hot water, switch to hot until steaming; turn to low and cook until thick and clear.
3. 3
   Stir constantly 6 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of this hot mixture into the egg yolks, stir this back into pan with the rest of hot mixture.
5. 5
   Cook for 6 more minutes on warm, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Remove and add lemon juice and lemon rind.
7. 7
   Cool, pour into cool baked pie shell and top with meringue.