CHERRY MERINGUE PIE

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My mother always made cherry pie with a meringue topping- and I think her mother did, too. It's a nice way to finish off a holiday dinner or everyday meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat pie filling on low. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form., Remove pie filling from the heat; stir in extract. Pour into pastry shell. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Sprinkle with walnuts. , Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Chill for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

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