Lime Meringue Pie

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Ingredients

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1/2 cup lime juice
1 3/4  cups Sugar

6 tbsp. flour

1 cup water

3 eggs

3 tbsp. margarine

a pinch of salt

9 inch baked pie shell

green colouring

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The Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F .

2. Mix the flour, sugar and salt into a smooth paste with a little water, gradually adding the remaining water and lime juice.

3. Add a little green coloring to tint.

4. Place the mixture in a double boiler second pot and cook until thick.

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5. Beat the egg yolks in a separate bowl and gradually add them the mixture to them a little at a time; stirring continuously.

6. Pour this mixture back into the pan and cook over the hot water for about 7 minutes.

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7. Add the margarine and pour into the pie shell.

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8. Beat the egg whites until stiff and dry, add three tablespoons of sugar gradually.

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11. Pile on to the pie and bake until delicately brown.