Apple Meringue Pie

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Apple Meringue Pie

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pies Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Pie shell -- 9" unbaked
1/2 cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 cup Sugar -- confectioners
2 cups Apple -- grated
3 tablespoons Butter
3 Eggs -- separated
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Vanilla

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.

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