Name: Strawberry Pie With Meringue Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons ground almonds; 2 tablespoons potato starch; 2 egg whites; 1/8 teaspoon kosher cream of tartar; Pinch of salt; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 pt. strawberries (sliced); 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons potato starch; 1 cup water; 1 cup heavy cream (whipped)

Strawberry Pie With Meringue Crust

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

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Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground almonds
2 tablespoons potato starch
2 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon kosher cream of tartar
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 pt. strawberries sliced
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons potato starch
1 cup water
1 cup heavy cream whipped

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat oven to 275.
Stir together 1/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons finely ground blanched almonds and 2 tablespoons potato starch in small bowl.
In the bowl of an electric mixer beat the 2 egg whites until foamy.
Add 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar and salt.
Continue beating until soft peaks form.
Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar; beat until stiff peaks form.
Fold in almond mixture.
Spread mixture onto bottom and sides of a well greased 9 inch pie plate, building up sides to form a shell.
Bake at 275 degrees for 1 hour.
Turn off heat.
Leave meringue in oven with door closed for 1 hour or overnight.
Remove from oven and cool completely on wire rack.

Tips

For filling: Crush 1 cup of strawberries in small bowl. In 2 quart saucepan, stir together sugar and potato starch. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Stir in crushed strawberries. Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium heat and boil 1 minute. Cool. Pour over remaining sliced strawberries; toss to coat evenly. Spoon into prepared crust. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until set. Spread whipped cream over pie.