Lemon Pie

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs
 * 1/2 cup butter
 * 1/3 cup sugar
 * 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
 * 1/2 cup ground almonds
 * 5 tbsp corn starch
 * 3/4 cup plus 6 tbsp sugar
 * 3 tbsp lemon juice
 * 5 large egg yolks
 * 3 large egg whites
 * 1 tsp lemon rind, grated

Steps
Mix graham wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup sugar, coconut (optional) and almonds until well combined. Spread evenly on bottom of pie tin. For a crunchy crust, bake for 10 minutes at 325° and allow to fully cool before filling. Mix cornstarch, lemon juice and 3/4 cup sugar. Stir in egg yolks one at a time. Cook mixture in double boiler until thick enough to coat a spoon. Pour into pie shell. Beat 3 egg whites and 6 tbsp sugar until meringue stands in stiff peaks. Spread on top of lemon filling. Bake at 325° for 20 minutes or until meringue is browned.