Heavenly Lemon Pie

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   Sift together 1 cup of the sugar and cream of tartar.

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   Beat eggs whites until stiff but not dry.

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   Gradually add sugar mixture continuing to beat until well blended.

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   Use this meringue to coat the bottom and sides of a 7 inch pie plate.

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   Hollow out most of the center.

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   Bake at 275 degrees for 1 hour.

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   Remove from oven and cool meringue crust.

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   Beat egg yolks, slightly.

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    Stir in remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, lemon juice, lemon rind, and salt.

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    Cook on top of double boiler until

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    thickened.( about 8 to 10 minutes.).

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    Remove and cool lemon egg mixture.

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    Whip the all purpose cream. Combine 1/2 half of the cream with the lemon egg mixture....and fill meringue shell with it. cover with remaining cream.

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    Chill 24 hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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