Two Lemon Pies

Directions

1. 1
   Prebake two pie shells.
2. 2
   Separate eggs, setting whites aside for topping.
3. 3
   In the top of a double boiler, stir together the sugar, salt, flour and water.
4. 4
   When well mixed, beat the egg yolks into the mixture.
5. 5
   Place top of double boiler over boiling water in the bottom of the boiler.
6. 6
   Add the lemon juice.
7. 7
   Keep stirring until mixture thickens.
8. 8
   Remove from heat and let cool, stirring occasionally.
9. 9
   Pour into prebaked pie shells.
10. 10
    Add 12 tablespoons sugar to egg whites while beating with
11. 11
    a mixer.
12. 12
    When fairly stiff, put on top of pie filling.
13. 13
    Brown for about 5 minutes in 350° oven.