APPLE MERINGUE PIE

Apple Meringue Pie image

I received this recipe from my mother-in-law, and it's one of my husband's favorites. It's a nice variation on traditional apple pie.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup whole milk
2 large egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1 tablespoon butter
MERINGUE:
3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. In a small bowl, whisk sugar, flour, milk, egg yolks and lemon zest until smooth. Pour over apples and toss to coat. , Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim to 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate and flute edges. Pour filling into crust; dot with butter. Cover edges loosely with foil. , Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Remove foil; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Reduce heat to 350°., In a bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high just until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. , Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.