CONTEST-WINNING RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE

Contest-Winning Rhubarb Meringue Pie image

My husband's grandmother was an excellent cook, but she didn't always share her secrets. Luckily, we have her rhubarb pie recipe. I added one of my favorite crusts and a never-fail meringue. -Elaine Sampson, Colesburg, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 tablespoon beaten large egg, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon white vinegar
3 to 4-1/2 teaspoons cold water
FILLING:
3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
3 large egg yolks
1 cup heavy whipping cream
MERINGUE:
4 teaspoons plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1/8 teaspoon 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 dough 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° until filling is set and the pie jiggles when gently shaken, 50-60 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 4 teaspoons sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes. 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 until meringue is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.