Whisk together the Key lime juice, sugar and eggs in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, until the mixture thickens to a custard, about 8 minutes.

KEY LIME PIE. 1/4 cup water. 3/4 cup plus 2½ tablespoons sugar. 1 teaspoon corn syrup. 3 egg whites. Prepared pie crusts. Finely grated lime zest, for garnish ...

2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar. 3 eggs. 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cut into very small cubes, at room temperature. Prepared pie crusts. Whisk together the Key lime juice, sugar and eggs in a heavy ...