Key Lime Pie

Directions

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   Soften gelatin in
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   cold
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   water.
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   Beat egg yolks.
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   Add 1 cup sugar, lime juice and salt.
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   Cook over hot water, stirring constantly until
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   thickened.
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   Add
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   grated
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    peel
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    and
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    gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved.
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    Tint pale green with coloring; cool.
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    Beat egg whites stiff, but not dry. Add remaining sugar slowly,
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    beating
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    after
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    each
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    addition.
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    Fold into lime mixture. Pour into baked 9-inch pie shell.
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    Chill until firm.