*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Meringue Pecan Pie

Recipe By     : Mrs. Thomas H. Edelblute, Jr. 
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies & Pastries                  Post To Bakery-Shoppe
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3                    Egg Whites
   1      C             Sugar
     1/2  Tsp           Baking Powder
   1      Tsp           Vanilla
  20                    Ritz Crackers
     1/2  C             Pecans -- chopped
                         -- <Topping>
                        Ice Cream <Or>
                        Fresh Fruit <Or>
                        Whipped Cream

Beat egg whites until very stiff; slowly add sugar, baking powder, and
vanilla.  Break the crackers into pieces about the size of a pea, and stir
by hand into the meringue mixture.  Add the pecans.  Pour into a
well-buttered 9" pie pan.  Be sure to butter the edge and rim of the pan.
Bake at 350  for 25 minutes.  Serve with ice cream or fresh fruit and
whipped cream.

Serves 5 to 6

Source:  "Mountain Measures" -- Junior League of Charleston, WV
ed. 1974

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