lemon tarts

Name: Lemon Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) cup sugar; 1/2 cup(s) flour; 2 tablespoon(s) corn starch; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 1/2 cup(s) water; - juice from 1 lemon; - grated lemon rhind from 1 lemon; - 3-4 drops yellow food coloring; - 3 dozen baked tart shells

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Nov 4, 2014

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.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 20-30 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons corn starch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups 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

Step 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.

Step 2

Cool slightly and pour into tart shells. Chill for several hours before serving.
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