Directions:
- Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large, heavy saucepan; mix well. Gradually add water and lemon juice, stirring until mixture is smooth.
- Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored; gradually stir into lemon mixture. Add butter. Cook over medium heat; stir constantly until thickened and bubbly. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in rind and food coloring. Pour into prepared pastry shell.
- Combine egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar; beat until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool to room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 9584.71 Kcal (40129 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 5205.16 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 578.35g | 890% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 573.89mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 9220.32mg | 384% | |
| Potassium | 1484.95mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbs | 988.68g | 330% | |
| Sugars | 211.93g | 848% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.8g | 211% | |
| Protein | 123.29g | 247% | |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 80% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 55.4mg | 308% | |
| Calcium | 300.4mg | 30% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 347.71 Kcal (1456 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 188.83 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 20.98g | 890% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 20.82mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 334.49mg | 384% | |
| Potassium | 53.87mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbs | 35.87g | 330% | |
| Sugars | 7.69g | 848% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.92g | 211% | |
| Protein | 4.47g | 247% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 308% | |
| Calcium | 10.9mg | 30% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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