Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming
down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or
shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

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Heritage Grill Key Lime Pie

3 eggs
1 (14 oz., 1¼ cups) can sweetened condensed milk
½ to ¾ t. finely shredded Key lime peel
1/3 cup lime juice
½ cup water
Few drops green food coloring (optional)
Pastry for single-crust pie
½ t. vanilla extract
¼ t. cream of tartar
1/3 cup granulated sugar

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Separate egg yolks from whites; set whites aside for meringue. In a bowl beat yolks well with a fork or whisk. Gradually stir in sweetened condensed milk and lime peel. Add lime juice, water, and, if desired, food coloring; mix well. (Mixture will thicken.) Spoon into pastry shell. Bake in a 325º F oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to 350º F. Meanwhile, for meringue, in a mixing bowl combine egg whites, vanilla extract and cream of tartar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed about 4 minutes more or until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks and sugar dissolves. Immediately spread meringue over hot pie filling; seal to edge of pastry. Bake in a 350º F oven for 15 minutes; cool 1 hour. Chill to store. Serves 8.