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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Hot water
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1/2 cup Fresh lime juice (about 4 limes )
• 1 to 2 drops green food coloring , optional
• 1/4 cup Cornstarch
• 1/4 cup Cold water
• 4 Egg yolks , beaten
• 2 tablespoons Butter or margarine
• 1 tablespoon Grated lime peel
• 1 9-inch baked pie shell
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Corn starch
• 1/2 cup Water
• 3 Egg whites
• 3 tablespoons Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Cream of tartar