Lemon Chiffon Pie

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Lemon Chiffon Pie

In sauce pan soften gelatine in cold water. Add slightly beaten egg yolks, half cup sugar, lemon peel and juice. Cook stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and gelatine is melted. (About 5 minutes.) Cool stirring occasionally until firm but not hard. In large mixing bowl beat eggs with salt until foamy; gradually beat in remaining half cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside. Beat thickened gelatine mixture until light and fluffy. Gently fold in beaten egg whites. Heap lightly into pie shell. Refrigerate 3 hours or longer until firm. Top with sweetened whipped cream before serving. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Soften gelatine in cold water in deep 1 litre glass bowl. Add slightly beaten egg yolks, half cup sugar, lemon peel and juice. Microwave on medium power (50%) 4 minutes stirring every minute until sugar is dissolved and gelatine is melted. Precede {sic} as directed in recipe. Reprinted with permission from _Pies On Parade_ (Jean Porter, C and H Sugar Kitchen) Electronic format by Karen Mintzias