Key Lime Pie

Name: Key Lime Pie
Ingredients: 2 c. sugar; 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. fresh lime juice; 1/2 c. cold water; 3 eggs, separated; 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 1 1/2 c. boiling water; 1 tsp. grated fresh lime peel; green food coloring (if desired); 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar; 1 (9-inch) baked pastry shell

12 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. fresh lime juice
1/2 c. cold water
3 eggs, separated
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. grated fresh lime peel
green food coloring (if desired)
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 (9-inch) baked pastry shell

Directions

1

Combine 1
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1/2 cups sugar,
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cornstarch
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and salt in a 2 quart saucepan. Add
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lime
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juice, water and egg yolks; blend well. Add
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butter
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and
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gradually
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add
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boiling
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water.
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Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
14

Stir in lime peel and green food coloring.
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Remove from heat and cool 20 minutes.
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Put in shell.