Lemon Surprise
From the Kitchen of: Helen Purcell (Age 96)
Ingredients:
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1 box lemon Jello
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1 can (15 oz.) evaporated milk (chilled)
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4 tbsp. sugar
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4 tbsp. lemon zest
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Juice of 4 lemons
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1 cup water
Directions:
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Dissolve Jello in boiling water, add sugar, lemon juice and zest.
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Chill until soft set.
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Whip evaporated milk in chilled bowl until it holds soft peaks.
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Fold into Jello mixture and allow to set in refrigerator for 4 hours.
- Serve with ginger snaps.
The A.R.T. Community Cookbook is a collection of pie recipes contributed by A.R.T. patrons, staff, and fans during the run of Waitress. Recipes collected as a part of the Waitress Lobby Experience and via Instagram.
Also check out Behind the Counter, an oral history project featuring photos and interviews from people working in diners and restaurants around Greater Boston.
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