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cherry meringue pie

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For cherry meringue pie

  • 1 can
    (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
  • 3
    egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 6 Tbsp
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1
    pastry shell (9 inches), baked
  • 1/4 c
    chopped walnuts

How To Make cherry meringue pie

  • 1
    In a small saucepan, heat pie filling on low. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form.
  • 2
    Remove pie filling from the heat; stir in extract. Pour into pastry shell. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Sprinkle with walnuts.
  • 3
    Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Chill for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
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