KEY LIME PIE 
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. flour
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. water
3 eggs, separated
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. fresh or bottled juice
Grated rind of 1 lime or lemon
Baked 9" pie shell

Combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan and gradually stir in the water. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Gradually stir the mixture into the beaten egg yolks, return to low heat and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in the butter, lime juice and rind; cool slightly. Pour into the baked pie shell and cool. Top with meringue and brown in oven. 6-8 servings.

 

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