Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it ?
>
> > What is the reason for grating the lemon rind to make the pie filling?
> > Do you have to do that?
> > I have a whole bottle of lemon juice. I'd rather use that than buy some
> > lemons.
>
> I would never even consider making a Lemon Meringue Pie without fresh lemons,
> both for juice and zest. Bottled juice just isn't the same, and the rind
> release essential oils that contribute greatly to the flavor. Not being
> snobbish here, but I just like really good LMP.

That's true... if you're not going to use real lemons may as well serve
lemon jello with cool whip.

Sheldon