Pear Chiffon Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Drain pear halves, reserving 1/4 cup syrup and 1 pear half. Mash remaining pear halves; drain. Combine the first 1/3 cup sugar, gelatin and salt.
2. 2
   Stir in reserved pear syrup, egg yolks, lemon peel and lemon juice.
3. 3
   Cook and stir until slightly thickened.
4. 4
   Add mashed pears. Cool until mixture mounds.
5. 5
   Beat egg whites to soft peaks.
6. 6
   Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff.
7. 7
   Fold in pear mixture.
8. 8
   Turn into pie shell. Chill. Garnish with whipped cream and reserved pear half, sliced.