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Default lemon meringue pie - do you need the rind?

Arthur wrote:
> CHI-MUM wrote:
>> > wrote
>>
>>> 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.
>>>

>>
>> Don't do it! If you want quick and easy use a Jello lemon meringue
>> pie filling.
>>
>> If you're making it from scratch use real lemon juice and the grated
>> rind.
>>
>> MoM
>>

> I've recently discovered that the pretty lemons and limes in my grocery
> stores are coated with some sort of "edible" carnuba or beeswax product.
> No one seems to worry about it. I try to scrub those lemons whose rind I
> plan to use, but, since the stuff is waterproof, I wonder what I am
> accomplishing. Anyone which thoughts on this matter??


Warm water, a brush, and a minute's rubbing and will get most of it off.

Pastorio