Question 1

What is the difference between key limes and regular Persian limes?

Accepted Answer

Also known as West Indes or Mexican limes, key limes are smaller and are light yellow instead of green. The skin is thinner, and they have more seeds. The flavor is different too, which is sort of a cross between a lime and a lemon.

Question 2

Can I use regular lime juice?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you cannot find key limes or key lime juice at your grocery stores, you can make your own key lime juice from regular limes and lemons. For the best key lime pie flavor, mix 1/4 cup of lemon juice with 1/2 cup of lime juice.

Question 3

Why are they called key limes?

Accepted Answer

The original recipe was started in the Florida Keys using special limes grown in the area. The very first key lime pie recipe was in a 1933 newspaper article in Miami. It was called an icebox lime pie back then, but it was changed to key lime pie in 1940.

Question 4

Why is key lime pie yellow instead of green?

Accepted Answer

Because key limes are actually yellow and not green. Real key limes are light yellow when they are ripe. However, if you really want your key lime pie filling to be green, just add some food coloring. Either way, it will still be delicious.

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