Ingredients
1 each 9 unbaked pie shell
2 cup grated apple
1/2 cup sugar
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 each eggs,separated
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Directions
Spread apples evenly in bottom of pie shell.In separate bowl, cream
sugar and butter.Blend in lemon juice and 3 beaten egg yolks.Pour over
apple.Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.Bake in 350 degree oven for
40 to 45 minutes.
Beat egg whites until peaks are formed.Gradually,add powdered
sugar and vanilla,beating until meringue is stiff.Spread over top of
pie.Return to oven.Reduce heat to 325 degrees.Bake 5 to 10 minutes
longer,until meringue is lightly browned.
Servings: 8 servings
Apple Meringue Pie Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Apple; Apple Pie; Dessert; Fruit; Pie
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