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 Lemon Chiffon Pie

 

Light and airy... a great summer treat...
 

1 Tbs 

 

unflavored gelatin

 

½ cup 

 

cold water

 

4 large 

 

eggs, separated

 

1 cup 

 

granulated sugar, divided

 

½ cup 

 

fresh lemon juice

 

½ tsp 

 

salt

 

1 Tbs 

 

fresh grated lemon peel

 

1 graham 

 

cracker pie crust

 

 

 

whipped cream

 

 

1

Soften gelatin in water for 5 minutes.

2

Beat egg yolks and add ½ cup sugar, lemon juice and salt. Cook over boiling water until custard consistency. Add grated peel and softened gelatin and stir thoroughly. Cool.

3

In separate bowl, combine egg whites and ½ cup sugar and beat to stiff-peak stage.

4

When custard mixture begins to thicken, fold in egg whites. Pour into crumb crust and chill. Spread with whipped cream.

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