Clear Lemon Jelly Filling

• sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• cornstarch↗3 tablespoons
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• water↗3⁄4 cup
• grated lemon, rind of1 teaspoon
• butter↗1 tablespoon
• lemon juice↗1⁄3 cup
• yellow food coloring (optional)↗4 drops

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn starch and salt.

2. 2

   Stir in water gradually.

3. 3

   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.

4. 4

   Continue to cook at a boil for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and add lemon peel and butter.

6. 6

   Stir in lemon juice and food coloring.

7. 7

   Allow to cool before using.

8. 8

   *If the filling is too soft, refrigerate.