CRANBERRY MERINGUE PIE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Cranberry Meringue Pie Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-48383

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups fine vanilla wafer cookie crumbs (from about 40 cookies)
1 stick (8-tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 cups Brandied Cranberry Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 heaping teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
6 cups fresh cranberries
3 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cups brandy

Steps:

Meringue Topping: Preheat the oven to 350°F. For the crust: Toss the cookie crumbs with the melted butter in a medium bowl until well combined. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool completely before filling. For the filling: Put 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the top. Let stand 3 minutes. Meanwhile, put the Brandied Cranberry Sauce, sugar and lime zest in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the gelatin mixture and orange juice; set aside to cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours. For the meringue topping: Once the pie is set, put the egg whites, sugar and salt in a heatproof bowl set over, not in, a saucepan of simmering water. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the egg whites are foamy and warm to the touch. Remove from the heat, and whip in a stand mixer on medium-high to stiff, glossy peaks. To assemble the pie: Spread the meringue over the top of the set filling. Using a kitchen torch, brown the meringue all over. Slice and serve. Brandied Cranberry Sauce: Combine the cranberries, sugar and brandy in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and some of the cranberries have burst, about 20 minutes. Use right away or refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 week. Yield: About 9 cups