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From: Larry,.SC

Islamorada Key Lime Pie
by: LJohnson
Yield: 6

1 c Condensed milk
1/2 c Key lime juice
1 c Sugar
6 Eggs, separated
1 tbsp Cream of tartar
1 (10-inch) or 2 (8-inch) pie crusts

Whip together condensed milk and separated egg yolks until light and creamy at medium speed, about 8 minutes. Add 1/2 cup lime juice. Let rotate at low speed for about 1 second. Fold a few times with a rubber spatula. Pour into baked pie shell. Let stand. Beat separated egg whites with cream of tartar for a full five minutes. Add sugar. Beat another full five minutes. Spread on top of pie. Brown in oven at 350 degrees.