Florida is another one of those states like California where the fertile conditions of the land have allowed the state to exploit fruit and vegetable production. Florida is home to some of the best citrus production most likely due to its humid and tropical climate. One of their most regarded fruits, the lime is the base to one of America's favorite pies, key lime pie. The Florida Keys is where this particular treat gets its name and origin story.
While it is wildly simplistic in ingredients, not every key lime pie passes the test of being edible. The meringue base of the pie features fresh lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped egg yolk topped on a crunchy graham cracker crust. The opposing textures, tartness of the limes, and smoothness of the creamy meringue base are a mixture of culinary elements that are nothing short of genius. A little advice, if you're in the hunt of a quality key lime pie, never trust a bright green filling when in search of the authentic Florida pie.