CONTEST-WINNING RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE

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Contest-Winning Rhubarb Meringue Pie image

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) shortening
1 tablespoon(s) beaten egg
1/4 teaspoon(s) white vinegar
3-4 1/2 teaspoon(s) cold water
FOR THE FILLING
3 cup(s) chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
dash(es) salt
3 - egg yolks
1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream
FOR THE MERINGUE
4 teaspoon(s) plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoon(s) cornstarch
1/3 cup(s) water
3 - egg whites
1/8 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar; cut in shortening until crumbly. Combine egg and vinegar; sprinkle over crumb mixture. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Place rhubarb in crust. Whisk the sugar, flour, salt, egg yolks and cream; pour over rhubarb. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
  • In a small saucepan, combine 4 teaspoons sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature. In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy. Add cornstarch mixture; beat on high until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
  • Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake for 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

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