Mile High Lemon Pie

 

I do love me some Lemon Pie :)

 

 

1 (9") baked pastry shell
1 env. unflavored gelatin
1 cup sugar, divided use
5 eggs, separated
1/2 cup each water, lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon zest

 

       Combine gelatin and 1/2 cup sugar in top of double boiler.  Beat egg yolks slightly.  Combine with water and lemon juice; add to gelatin mixture.  Place over boiling water and cook, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved and mixture is slightly thickened.  Add lemon zest.  Chill until mixture is slightly thicker than unbeaten egg white.  Beat egg whites until stiff.  Gradually add remaining sugar; beat until very stiff.  Slowly fold egg whites into gelatin mixture.  Pile into cooled, baked pastry shell.  Chill until firm.  Makes 8 servings.