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The Recipe Instructions |
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Ingredients
3 tbsp margarine
3/4 cup graham wafer crumbs
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp allspice
1 tbsp unflavored gelatine (1 pkg)
1/2 cup water
2 eggs, separated
3 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp lemon peel, grated
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sweetener equiv. to sugar
1/3 cup powdered skim milk
1/3 cup ice water
1 tbsp lemon juice
Directions
Melt margarine in a pie plate at high for 30-45 sec. Combine graham
crumbs and spices. Add to pie plate and combine well with a fork.
Spread evenly over bottom of pie plate. Microwave at high for 3-5
min, watching carefully to prevent scorching. Allow to cool before
filling.
In a large measure, sprinkle gelatin on 1/2 c water. Allow to
soften. In a separate bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar, lemon peel,
salt and 1/4 c lemon juice. Microwave at medium for 5-8 min until
mixture comes to a boil stirring every 2 min. Add gelatin and
sweetener and mix well. Refrigerate until slightly thickened.
Beat egg whites, powdered milk, ice water and 1 tb lemon juice until
stiff. Carefully fold gelatin mixture into egg whites. Pour into
crust. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Each serving 1/8 pie, 1 starch, 1 fat choice 15 g carb, 4 g protein,
5 g fat, 115 calories
Source: More Choice, The Canadian Diabetes Microwave Cookbook by
Catha McMaster & Charlotte Empringham 1991
Shared by Elizabeth Rodier July 1993
Servings: 8
Diet Lemon Chiffon Pie Recipe brought to you by Diet Recipes To-Go
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