Ingredients

  • 34 cup spelt flour
  • 14 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 18 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons vegan margarine (vegan-at room temperature)
  • 1 cup raw sugar (divided)
  • 1 egg substitute
  • 1 tablespoon plain non dairy soy yogurt
  • 14 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 cup lemon juice
  • 4 lemons, rind of
  • 4 ounces vegan margarine
  • 12 ounces fine sugar
  • 1 (1/4 ounce) packet vegan gelatin
  • 4 egg substitute

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Spray a 9x9 inch baking pan with vegan spray oil.
  • FOR THE CRUST:.
  • Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and baking soda, set aside.
  • Beat the butter in a separate large mixing bowl until creamy.
  • Add 1/3 cup sugar and beat until mixture begins to pull together into a mass.
  • Add egg replacer, yogurt, and vanilla.
  • Add the flour mixture to this until just combined and briefly knead with your hands to incorporate.
  • Press the dough into your prepared pan and prick all over with a fork.
  • Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until nicely golden on top.
  • Remove from the oven and cool while you proceed with the topping.
  • FOR THE TOPPING: (Lemon Curd).
  • Wash the outer skin of the lemons, dry them off and grate them first.
  • Then juice them.
  • In the top of a double boiler, add the lemon juice and rind, vegan margarine, sugar and egg substitutes.
  • Stir until the sugar is totally dissolved and continue heating gently for about 20 minutes until the lemon is thick.
  • If this doesnt thicken up put the vegan gelatin powder in a bowl and add a little of the hot lemon curd to it and stir well, then add it back to the hot curd in the pot and stir until it thickens a little.
  • Pour on top of the cooled crust and put in the fridge for at least an hour to set.
  • Cover with cling wrap.
  • Bon Appetit!