MARTHA WASHINGTON PIES

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This recipe was handed down to me by my mother. It's so easy to make and always gets compliments. I like topping the nutty meringues with strawberries at Christmas, and I use peaches during the summer. -Ginger Clark of Hinesville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 12 crackers)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2/3 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Fold in nuts, crackers and vanilla. Drop by rounded 1/3 cupfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Shape into 3-1/2-in. rounds with the back of a spoon., Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Turn oven off; leave in oven with door closed for 2 hours. Toss strawberries with the remaining sugar; spoon 2/3 cup into each shell. Dollop each with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.