Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix first 4 ingredients in saucepan. Add water gradually, stirring constantly. Cook until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat, cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks to temper. Return to hot mixture. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes. Add butter and lemon peel. Slowly add lemon juice and mix well. Pour into pastry shell. Spread meringue over filling. See recipe “Coconut Cream Pie” for meringue recipe. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Makes 8 servings