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Combine sugar, salt, and lemon rind with water and bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch with a small amount of cold water and add to boiling mixture. Add butter and cook until thick. Beat 3 egg yolks and mix with the lemon juice. Stir in egg yolks/juice to the boiled mixture. Pour into baked, cooled pie shell and bake one hour at 350ºF.  Beat the 3 egg whites with 6 tablespoons of sugar until stiff. Spread over baked lemon and return to oven for a few minutes to brown and set. Serves 6