*  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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