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lemon tarts

(1 rating)
Meave avatar
Recipe by
Amy H.
@Meave
Detroit, MI

I first encountered this recipe back in 1991 when I volunteered to help in the kitchen at an event featuring 18th century tavern music at the University of Michigan Clemens Library.

(1 rating)
yield 20 -30
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lemon tarts

  • 1 1/2 c
    cup sugar
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 1/2 c
    water
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • grated lemon rhind from 1 lemon
  • 3-4 drops yellow food coloring
  • 3 dozen baked tart shells

How To Make lemon tarts

  • 1
    Combine 1 1/2 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt. Add 2 1/2 cups water, in a sauce pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly.
  • 2
    Cool slightly and pour into tart shells. Chill for several hours before serving.
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