Recipe(tried): Shamrock Pie (lemon meringue pie using green food coloring)

SHAMROCK PIE

1 (9-inch) pastry shell, baked
FOR THE PIE FILLING:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp butter or margarine
1 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
5 to 6 drops green food coloring
FOR THE MERINGUE
3 egg whites
1/3 cup sugar

Combine sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 2 minutes or till thickened. Stir a small amount into egg yolks; return all to pan. Cook and stir 1 minute.

Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, butter, lemon peel and food coloring until smooth. Pour into crust.

For meringue, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot filling, sealing to the edges.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or till lightly brown.

Makes 1 (9-inch) pie, 8 servings
From Terry,Tx
Source: Taste of Home magazine