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Why was the lemon juice used to flavor the pie filling added at the end of cooking

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Lemon juice used to flavor the pie filling was added at the end of cooking, to ensure thatthe filling keeps its fresh flavor and reduces the contact with the starch. The thickening power isreduced when an acid, such as lemon juice is present.

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