Ingredients
1
1/4 cups granulated sugar
Few drops green food coloring
3
egg whites, at room temperature
3
egg whites, at room temperature
pinch of salt (which I never use)
Directions
1.
Beat egg yolks & set aside.
2.
Combine sugar, salt & cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Gradually add water and stir well with a whisk.
3.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, & boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
4.
Add a quarter of the mixture to the egg yolks & stir to prevent eggs from cooking.
5.
Return to hot mixture, add butter and lime juice; stir well. Return saucepan to stove and boil 2 minutes.
6.
Remove from heat and add peel and food coloring.
8.
Place egg whites, cream of tartar & salt in a medium bowl & beat until foamy; beat in 1/4 cup sugar and continue to beat till the sugar dissolves & meringue is stiff.
9.
Cover pie filling with meringue, spreading it to the crust. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes or till very lightly browned.
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