Lemon Chiffon Pie - Cast Iron Cooking with the Iron Maiden

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1 TBSP/package gelatin
4 TBSP (1/4 cup) water (divided in half)
4 eggs separated
1 cup sugar (divided in half)
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp grated lemon rind
1/2 cup lemon juice
2-3 drops yellow food dye (Optional)
1 baked pie shell - recommend graham cracker crust pie shell (check out this channel for video on making Graham cracker pie crust • GrahamCrackerPieCrust )
Optional
1 cup heavy cream whipped to soft peaks
For Orange Chiffon Pie
Follow recipe but replace lemon juice and zest with orange juice and zest, and add 1 TBSP lemon juice.
Soften gelatin in 2 TBPS water - set aside.
Combine egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon rind, lemon juice, and remaining 2 TBSP water. Cook over a double boiler until mixture is thick - stir/whisk constantly. Once thickened remove from heat and stir in the softened gelatin and (if desired) add a few drops of yellow food coloring. Beat egg whites until frothy, gradually add remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, continue to beat until stiff peaks are formed. Fold lemon/gelatin mixture into egg whites and pour into prepared pie shell. Chill until firm. Serve plain or with whipped cream.

[@michaelotoole1807]

i just perfected my mums lemon chiffon pie recipe. same basic ingredients technique is key. I also put whipped cream on top. 2 quarts heavy cream, [not whipping cream it has chemicals in it.] 8 teaspoons sugar, 2 and 3/4 teaspoons vanilla, and 4 tablespoons fat free milk powder [for a flavorless stabilizer]. whip it up in a mixer enjoy.

[@lindahiortdahl6679]

whip cream is always a great addition

[@AlexT-sy6nm]

Fantastic video! I greatly enjoy your cooking content, can we expect any future uploads? It seems this channel has stopped posting for the time being. Thanks!

[@lindahiortdahl6679]

Yes, I will be making more - I think I may do Boston Cream pie next :-)

[@michaelotoole1807]

you can probably cut whipped cream recipe in half. but can never have to much in my opinion.

[@lindahiortdahl6679]

🙂