Shamrock pie

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSugar
¼cupCornstarch
cupWater
3eachesEggs -- yolks beaten
¼cupLemon juice
1tablespoonButter or margarine
teaspoonLemon peel
6dropsGreen food coloring
1each9 inch pie shell
Meringue:
3eachesEgg white
cupSugar

Directions

Combine sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan; stir until smooth.

Bring to boil, stirring constantly. boil 2 min. or until thickened.

Stir a small amount into egg yolks; return all to the pan. Cook and stir 1 min. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, butter, lemon peel and food coloring until smooth. Pour into crust. For meringue, beat egg whites until foamy. gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

Recipe By : Taste Of Home