Strawberry Pie With Meringue Crust
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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
Preparation
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.