1 Baked 9″ pie shell
3/4 c Granulated sugar
7 tb Flour
2 tb Cornstarch
1/2 ts Salt
2 1/4 c Boiling water
3 Egg yolks
1/4 c Granulated sugar
3 tb Gated lime rind
6 tb Lime juice
3 Egg whites
1/4 ts Salt
6 tb Granulated sugar.
In double-boiler top, combine 3/4 cup sugar with flour, cornstarch, and 1/2
teaspoon salt. slowly stir in boiling water. cook over boiling water until
smooth and thick. Beat yolks with 1/4 cup sugar; slowly stir in hot
mixture, blending well. Return to double boiler; cook over boiling water,
stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add lime rind and juice. remove from heat
at once; cool. Beat egg whites with 1/4 teaspoon salt until frothy;
gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, a little at a time, beating well after
each addition. continue beating until stiff peaks are formed. Fold thin
meringue into cooled lime mixture. Turn into baked pie shell. Refrigerate
at least 5 hours before serving. If desired, garnish with a few
raspberries.
(Good Housekeeping Cookbook)
Yields
1 Servings