Name: Shamrock Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar -; 1/4 cup cornstarch -; 1-1/2 cups water -; 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten -; 1/4 cup lemon juice -; 1 tablespoon butter -; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest -; 5 to 6 drops green food coloring -; 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked -; MERINGUE: -; 3 large egg whites -; 1/3 cup sugar -

Recipe information

Cooking:

20 min.

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Ingredients for - Shamrock Pie

1. 1 cup sugar -

2. 1/4 cup cornstarch -

3. 1-1/2 cups water -

4. 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten -

5. 1/4 cup lemon juice -

6. 1 tablespoon butter -

7. 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest -

8. 5 to 6 drops green food coloring -

9. 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked -

10. MERINGUE: -

11. 3 large egg whites -

12. 1/3 cup sugar -

How to cook deliciously - Shamrock Pie

1. Stage

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in the lemon juice, butter, lemon zest and food coloring until smooth. Pour hot mixture into crust.

2. Stage

In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust.

3. Stage

Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.