Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
package
jello

lemon flavored pudding pie filling(4 serving size)



2/3
cup
sugar





2 1/4
cups
water





3
each
egg yolks





2
tablespoons
lemon juice





2
tablespoons
butter

or margarine



1
each
pie shell

9 inch, baked, cooled



3
each
egg whites





6
tablespoons
sugar

 Combine pie filling mix,2/3 cup sugar and 1/4 cup of water in saucepan.

Blend in egg yolks and remaining water.Cook and stir over medium heat,until mixture comes to a full bubbling boil.

Remove from heat.

Blend in lemon juice and butter.Cool 5 minutes, stirring twice.

Pour into pie shell.

Beat egg whites until foamy throughout.

Gradually beat in 6 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until mixture will form shiny peaks.

Spread over pie filling. Bake @ 425 degrees for 5 to 1 minutes or until meringue is delicately brown.

Cool at least 4 hour before cutting.