INGREDIENTS:

1 baked 9″ pie shell
3 tbsp. margarine
1  cup sugar
1/3  cup chopped kumquats (pureed)
3 eggs (separated)
1-1/2 cups water
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 pinch salt
3 tbsp. cornstarch

DIRECTIONS:

1.  In heavy sauce pan, combine water, sugar, cornstarch and salt.

2.  Place over medium heat and bring to boil.

3.  Stir in beaten egg yolks. Bring to boil, stirring constantly.

4.  Boil 2 minutes or until thick. 

5.  Remove from heat and add lemon juice, pureed kumquats and margarine. 

6.  Cool and pour in baked pie shell.

7.  Top with meringue.

Meringue for topping:

For the meringue, the rule is 2 tbsp. sugar per egg white. To make meringue 3 egg whites, 6 Tbsp sugar and 1/4 tsp of cream of tartar.  Beat with mixer, until high and fully.

SUBMITTED BY:  Margie Neuhofer                                  
PHOTO BY:    Gloria J. Korsman