Arrangeapple slices in pie shell

Blend¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar, ¾ cup sifted all-purpose flour.

Cut in⅓ cup butter or margarine with pastry blender or two knives until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.

Bakein moderately hot oven (400°F.) 30-35 minutes. Serve with or without cream.

LUSCIOUS LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Makea baked “Water-Whip” Pie Shell, [page 19].

Mix½ cup cold water, ¼ teaspoon salt, 7 tablespoons cornstarch.

Combine1½ cups hot water, 1¼ cups sugar in top of double boiler and bring to boil over direct heat. Add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened; place over boiling water and cook until thick and smooth (15 minutes), stirring constantly.

Beat3 egg yolks slightly. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into yolks, return to double boiler, and cook a few minutes longer.