Egg yolks for key lime pie
I inherited six pounds of limes. No, that is not a typo. 6 pounds. Three 2 lb bags.
There was lots of rum involved.
And pirates.
No, don't ask.
In the end, I had six pounds of limes sitting on my kitchen counter.
This has led to an unprecedented amount of key lime pie baking. Yes, I really do make the recipes I post here more than once. Four pies in the space of two weeks. And lime-ade, too. I have enough limes to make some pucker-y lime sorbet. (I cannot sing enough the joys of having an ice-cream maker in the house.) After that, I will probably still have enough limes for another pie.
.) After that, I will probably still have enough limes for another pie.Or something else.
Please, I'm up for suggestions.
Six pounds of limes is an awful lot of limes, even for someone who loves limes like I do.
I love limes. In any way, shape or form. Two thoughts that come to mind - Mojito party and Thai food. Lots and lots of Thai food. Yum. Maybe with Mojito chasers?
Posted by: Jen of a2eatwrite | May 13, 2008 at 08:54 AM
First, take at least one bag, or maybe two -- zest the limes and squeeze the juice. Freeze the juice in ice cube trays. Measure the zest into 1 tablespoon lumps, and set them on a baking sheet. Freeze the lumps, and put them in a plastic bag. Then, when you need zest, just break off as many lumps as you need. For the rest? Limeade for a large party!
Posted by: Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) | May 13, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Ooh! Ooh! Mojito Summer Food Blogger Party!!!!!!
Posted by: TeacherPatti | May 13, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Lydia: I've already gone through two of the bags for the pies.
Jen & Patti: As for a Mojito party, I'm afraid that won't be the fate of these limes. They really need to be used within the next week. But more can be aquired...
Posted by: Kitchen Chick | May 13, 2008 at 08:20 PM
One of my cookbooks (either The All-American Dessert Book or the Moosewood Dessert Book, probably the latter) has a recipe for lime cookies, similar to lemon squares - or was it shortbread with lime? Anyway, they were tasty. But probably would only use up a few limes...
Posted by: Tricia | May 14, 2008 at 10:48 PM
I've long enjoyed your blog! Thanks for posting. Along the same lines as a limeade, but from a different tradition--you could make fresh lime soda. It is super popular in India and can be made sweet or salty. Essentially, the same as making a limeade, but substituting the water with fizzy water (and adding salt, if that sounds appealing).
Posted by: C Hendon | May 15, 2008 at 04:54 AM
That pie looks delicious- The only thing the picture is missing is some whipped cream!
Posted by: Vimal | May 22, 2008 at 02:07 AM
Vimal, if you click through the first "key lime pie" link, you'll see the finished result, which has a baked merengue top.
Posted by: Kitchen Chick | May 22, 2008 at 09:22 PM