Is that key lime pie on your mind?
Sink your virtual teeth into this episode of Glen & Friends Cooking, that tackles the truth behind this iconic dessert. We all know the story of Aunt Sally and the magic that supposedly unfolded in the Florida Keys. But is it true? Glen dives deep into recipe history, debunking myths and revealing the earliest documented and published versions of this tart and refreshing treat.
Here’s a short sneak-peek.
1935 Caribbee Colony Key Lime Pie
½ cup lime juice
1 can sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
2 Tbsp sugar for filling
6 Tbsp sugar for meringue
1935 Mack’s Place Key Lime Pie
3 eggs
½ cup lime juice
1 cup sugar
3 Tbsp hot water
½ tsp salt
1933 Tropical Chiffon Lime Pie
1 can condensed milk
¼ cup evaporated milk
3 egg yellows
1/3 cup lime juice