Dessert (Pie )

Sky High Lemon Chiffon Pie

Contributor: Mom/Gram


1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup sugar
5 eggs separated
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tsp lemon peel grated
1 9 inch baked pie shell
whipping cream

In medium sauce pan, mix unflavored gelatin with 1/2 cup sugar, blend in egg yolks; beat with water & lemon juice. Let stand 1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes: add lemon peel. Pour into large bowl and chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. In medium bowl, beat egg whites until soft peak forms, add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until very stiff. Fold into gelatin mixture, pile high in pie crust. Chill until firm, spread whipping cream on top and garnish with maraschino cherries, serves 6 to 8. Make light tempting summer dessert.
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