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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pies Pastries
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 env Unflavored gelatin
1/2 c Water -- cold
4 Eggs -- separated
1 c Sugar
2 ts Lemon peel -- grated
1/2 c Lemon juice
1/4 ts Salt
1 Baked 9" crumb crust -- OR-
Pastry shell
Sweetened whipped cream
In sauce pan soften gelatin in cold water. Add slightly beaten egg
yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon peel and juice. Cook stirring
constantly until sugar is dissolved and gelatin is melted. (About
5 minutes.) Cool stirring occasionally until firm but not hard.
In large mixing bowl beat eggs with salt until foamy; gradually
beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Beat thickened gelatin mixture until light and fluffy. Gently fold
in beaten egg whites. Heap lightly into pie shell. Refrigerate 3
hours or longer until firm. Top with sweetened whipped cream
before serving.
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
Soften gelatin in cold water in deep 1 quart glass bowl. Add
slightly beaten egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon peel and juice.
Microwave on medium power (50%) 4 minutes stirring every minute
until sugar is dissolved and gelatin is melted. Procede as
directed in recipe.
Reprinted with permission from Pies On Parade
(Jean Porter, C and H Sugar Kitchen)
