Clear Lemon Filling Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Sugar3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Cornstarch3 Tablespoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Water3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Lemon peel1 Teaspoon, grated
 Butter/Margarine1 Tablespoon
 Lemon juice1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Yellow food color4 Drop

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 882 Calories from Fat 107

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12 g18.8%

Saturated Fat 7.7 g38.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 32.3 mg10.8%

Sodium 491.3 mg20.5%

Total Carbohydrates 199 g66.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5%

Sugars 152 g

Protein 0.63 g1.3%

Vitamin A 7.9% Vitamin C 73.1%

Calcium 1.9% Iron 1.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan.
Gradually stir in water.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
Boil and stir 1 minute.
Remove from heat; add lemon peel and butter.
Gradually stir in lemon juice and food color.
Cool.
If filling is too soft, refrigerate until set.
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