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Shamrock Pie

SUBMITTED BY: Gloria Warczak 

"Guests may wonder if the dessert has been touched by a leprechaun when they see the green layer in my lemon meringue pie. Then, after their first taste, they tell me they feel lucky to be enjoying such a dessert! -Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin"
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 3.0
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 6 drops green food coloring
  • 1 (9 inch) pastry shell, baked
  • MERINGUE:
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/3 cup sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Stir a small amount into egg yolks; return all to the pan. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon juice, butter, lemon peel and food coloring until smooth. Pour into crust.
  3. For meringue, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot filling, sealing to the edges. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2007 by Mary Jones 
Recipe is not quite standarized. Directions say stir in the butter near the end of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2008 by NORTHWESTGAL 
I have this recipe in its entirety, even the mysterious omitted ingredient--butter. My recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2007 by IMATECHGIRL 
Just use Jello Cook and Serve Lemon Pudding and add green food coloring. It's fail-safe, easy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2007 by *Lisa* 
i was hoping to make this recipe for St.Patricks day however i need to know how much butter to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2009 by Barbie 
Very Delicious. I substituted an oreo cookie crust for the pie crust & was very satisfied with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2007 by Sherry 
I made this pie for company and was so dissapointed. The filling had too much cornstarch and... MORE


 
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