Thank goodness for some common sense. I thought I was living in a parallel
universe to hear about people making lemon meringue pie with lemon juice out
of a bottle and others buying lemon oil to make it taste like lemon.
Funnily enough, if I want something to taste like lemon I use lemons. I was
beginning to think that sort of rationale had gone out with the ark until I
read your post. It has restored my faith in lemon meringue pie lovers.

"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
28.19...
> On Thu 06 Apr 2006 04:11:06p, 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.
>
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