Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
package
pudding mix

lemon



2 1/4
cups
water





2
tablespoons
lemon juice





1
each
pie shell

9 inch, baked, cooled



6
tablespoons
sugar





2/3
cup
sugar





3
each
egg yolks





2
tablespoons
butter

or margarine



3
each
egg whites

 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.