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Viewed: 148 - Published at: 3 years agoIngredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
- 5 -6 drops green food coloring
- 1 pastry shells, baked (9inches)
- MERINGUE
- 3 egg whites
- 1/3 cup sugar
Method
- Combine sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan;stir until smooth.Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir a small amount into yolks; return all to the pan.
- Cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, butter, lemon peel and food coloring until smooth.
- Pour into crust.
- MERINGUE.
- Beat egg whites until foamy.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread over hot filling, sealing to the edges.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool.
