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               Surprise Strawberry Meringue Pie (PJXG05A)

Recipe By     : Judy Garnett (PJXG05A)
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  20                    Thin crispy crackers
   1 1/3  c             Sugar
   1 1/2  ts            Baking powder
   1      ts            Vanilla
   4                    Egg whites -- room temp
   1      c             Pecans -- chopped
   1      c             Heavy cream
                        Fresh berries

Preheat oven to 350 F. Crush crackers fine (easiest to do in food
processor). Add baking powder, mix well. Set aside. Beat egg whites
until stiff, not dry. Beat in sugar, a little at a time. When whites
hold stiff peaks, fold in vanilla, pecans, and crumbs, mixing well.
Pour into well-buttered 9" pie plate. Bake 30 minutes until golden
brown and firm. Let cool. Garnish with whipped cream and
strawberries.


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