Bob Hope's Lemon Pie

Ingredients

 * 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
 * 3 tablespoons cornstarch
 * 1 cup boiling water
 * 4 tablespoons lemon juice
 * 2 tablespoons butter
 * 4 egg yolks
 * Pinch of salt
 * Grated rind of 1 lemon
 * 3 egg whites
 * 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
 * 1 baked pie shell

Directions

 * 1) Combine cornstarch and Sugar.
 * 2) Add water slowly, stirring constantly until thick and smooth.
 * 3) Add slightly beaten egg yolks, butter, lemon rind, juice and salt.
 * 4) Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour into baked pie shell.
 * 5) Cover with meringue made with egg whites and Sugar stiffly beaten.
 * 6) Bake at 325 degrees F for 15 minutes or until meringue is light brown.
 * 7) Cool to room temperature before refrigerating to keep meringue from weeping.