Impossible Lemon Pie
- 2 lemons, juice and rind of, grated
- 3 eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 baked 9-inch pie shell
- In a heavy saucepan, combine lemon juice and rind, egg yolks, hot water, 1/4 cup sugar and butter.
- Heat slowly, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat a spoon.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites until STIFF, slowly adding remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
- Fold in egg yolk mixture and pour into baked pie shell.
- Place pie briefly under broiler to give a golden top.
- Watch it constantly because it will brown quickly.
- Cool and refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving. Keep in the refrigerator.
- Serves 6 to 8.
- NOTE: To extract more juice from lemons, limes and oranges, place them in the microwave on high for 30-45 seconds per piece of fruit, or roll them on the kitchen counter with the palms of your hands.
- I used extra large lemons for this pie.
- Impossible Pie Cookbook.
lemons, eggs, water, sugar, butter, shell
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/impossible-lemon-pie-123755 (may not work)