Recipe Steps
- Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas 3. Grease a casserole or Pyrex dish.
- Put the milk, butter, sugar and lemon rind into a saucepan and gently heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool.
- Beat the egg yolks and pour the cooled milk mixture onto them. Put the breadcrumbs into the prepared dish and pour over the liquid.
- Bake for about 30-40 minutes until mixture is set and golden in colour. Remove from oven.
- Meanwhile, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until dry looking in appearance. Add the caster sugar and beat until shiny.
- Spread the jam over the base then pile on the meringue, return to the oven and bake until set and golden brown. Serve hot.
