FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE II

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This pie is elegant and delicious. You'll need a stand mixer to make this recipe.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups fresh strawberries, divided
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt
½ cup water
¼ cup water
¾ cup white sugar
3 egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Wash and hull strawberries; slice into quarters. Place half the strawberries in a saucepan. Whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Toss strawberries with sugar mixture and add 1/2 cup water. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Combine 1/4 cup water and 3/4 cup sugar in a saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves; you may stir until the mixture starts to boil, but don't stir once it's boiling (see Editor's Note). Boil, uncovered, until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage: 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), or until a small amount of mixture forms a soft ball when placed in cold water.
  • Meanwhile, combine egg whites, cream of tartar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on medium speed until medium-stiff peaks form.
  • When the sugar syrup reaches 240 degrees, remove it from the heat. With the mixer running on high speed, carefully pour the hot syrup in a steady stream between the beater and the side of the mixing bowl. Beat meringue mixture until cool. Stir in almond extract.
  • Mix the cooled cooked strawberries with the remaining fresh strawberries; pour into pie shell. Spoon meringue over strawberries. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 208.7 mg, Sugar 45.2 g

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