APRICOT MERINGUE PIE
My sister-in-law wanted to create an apricot pie recipe, so we experimented until we came up a combination of ingredients we liked. The meringue sits nice and high, while the sweet apricots retain a little of their chewy texture. It's yummy! -Olive Rumage, Jacksboro, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until apricots are softened. , In a bowl, combine 2 cups sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir into apricot mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir a small amount of hot filling into yolks. Return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 1 minute longer or until glossy and clear. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Keep warm. , In a bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed 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. Pour hot filling into crust. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing edges to crust. , Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Chill for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 104g carbohydrate (81g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Ayanda Nkosi
[email protected]This pie is a classic for a reason. It's simple, yet elegant and delicious.
salai duh Ceu
[email protected]I'm allergic to apricots, so I used peaches instead. The pie was still delicious.
Shamiran Kuri
[email protected]I had trouble getting the meringue to brown. I ended up putting the pie under the broiler for a few minutes.
Dangerous ID
[email protected]This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.
Faisal Sober
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great.
Sopner Vlogs
[email protected]This is the best apricot meringue pie recipe I've found. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Crypto Zombie
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they all loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, went back for seconds.
Guerson Prince
[email protected]This pie is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.
Prince Macus
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meringue, but I loved it in this pie. It was the perfect complement to the apricots.
Elizabeth Grzelecki
[email protected]I used fresh apricots from my backyard and they were so delicious in this pie.
Koko Mwale
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a real showstopper.
Rajpoot Tuseef
[email protected]I love the way the meringue browns on top. It makes the pie look so elegant.
Hazel Solas
[email protected]This is the best apricot meringue pie I've ever had! The meringue is so light and fluffy, and the apricots are perfectly tart.
Meron Zowi
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it always turns out perfect. The crust is flaky and the filling is bursting with flavor.
Danish Adeel (Danish)
[email protected]This pie was a huge hit at my dinner party! The combination of the sweet and tangy apricots with the fluffy meringue was divine.