If you're craving a sweet and decadent treat, Mrs. Stewart's Pecan Pie with Meringue is the perfect choice. This classic Southern dessert combines a buttery crust, a gooey pecan filling, and a fluffy meringue topping for an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this detailed guide will walk you through the steps of making this delightful pie, ensuring that you end up with a mouthwatering masterpiece that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends and family.
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LEMON MERINGUE PIE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the crust: Pulse the cookies, sugar and zest in a food processor until fine. Pulse in the melted butter until the crumbs are moist. Press into a 9-inch pie pan and bake until golden and set, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- For the filling: Whisk together the sugar and egg yolks in a heavy-bottomed pot until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in the lemon juice. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/2 cup water and set aside. Cook the lemon mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until just beginning to thicken. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook until it thickens. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter. Fill the pie crust with the filling, spreading it out evenly.
- For the meringue: Using a stand or electric hand-held mixer, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Add the cream of tartar and whisk again. Whisk together the sugar and cornstarch in a separate small bowl. With the machine running, add the sugar mixture a little at a time and whisk until the meringue forms stiff peaks.
- Spread the meringue over the top of the warm pie, making sure to get it to the edges. Bake until the meringue is just beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely before serving.
MAGIC LEMON MERINGUE PIE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- For the crust: In a mixing bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and sugar until combined. Then, stir in the melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie plate and set aside.
- For the filling: In a medium bowl, mix the condensed milk, lemon juice, zest and egg yolks, reserving the whites for the meringue. Pour the mixture into the crust.
- For the meringue: Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, then add the sugar and whip until peaks are stiff.
- Spread the meringue over the pie and seal to the edge of the crust. Bake until the meringue browns slightly, 15 to 20 minutes. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
MARTHA'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE
Zest and juice plump lemons to make a curd that fills this classic lemon meringue pie. The tart lemon filling paired with pillows of soft meringue are a guaranteed hit no matter where you take this pie -- even if it's just a weeknight dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fit a homemade or store-bought pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate; line crust with parchment paper and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until crust is lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Carefully lift and remove paper with pie weights and let crust cool.
- Prepare Lemon Curd through step 1. Whisk together 1 cup cold water and 1/4 cup cornstarch add to lemon mixture along with butter in step 2 and continue as directed. Do not chill curd; pour directly into cooled crust and smooth top. Refrigerate until chilled and set, 3 hours (or up to 1 day).
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine egg whites, sugar and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high until stiff peaks form. Pile meringue on pie, making sure it touches the crust all around. Bake until meringue begins to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 g, Fat 24 g, Protein 7 g
MRS. STEWART'S PECAN PIE W/ MERINGUE
This recipe was printed in the Fall 2007 Taste of the South Magazine. It was once a secret family recipe belonging to a Southern lady from Mississippi. This pie is special in that it has a creamy custard pecan filling and it's topped with meringue.
Provided by Kim D.
Categories Pie
Time 55m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prick pie shell with a fork.
- Bake pie shell for 10 minutes or until golden brown; remove from oven and allow to cool.
- On a baking sheet, place pecans in a single layer and roast in oven until fragrant, checking every few minutes to avoid burning; remove from oven and let cool.
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, beat egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and flour on medium speed with an electric mixer, beating until thick and pale.
- Add sweetened-condensed milk, water and vanilla and beat until well combined.
- Microwave on high (100 percent power) for 5 1/2 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until mixture is a thick pudding-like consistency.
- Stir in pecans.
- Let cool for 20 minutes.Spoon filling into pie shell.
- Increase oven temperature to 400°F
- In a clean, medium bowl, beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy.
- Gradually add 3 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over pie, sealing to edge.
- Return pie to oven and bake for 5-10 minutes or until merigue is slightly brown.
PECAN PIE WITH MRS. KOSTYRA
As common as it is today, pecan pie is a relatively recent addition to the American table. No one knows exactly when it was invented, but since the 1940s -- when it was first popularized in "Joy of Cooking" and "The Fannie Farmer Cookbook" -- myriad pecan-pie recipes have emerged, including this sweet, rich version, brought to us by Martha's mother, Mrs. Kostyra.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. If using homemade pate brisee, lightly dust a clean work surface with flour, and roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Fit circle into a 9-inch pie plate being careful not to stretch dough too thin; create edges of choice. Transfer to freezer until firm, about 15 minutes.
- Coarsely chop 1 1/4 cups pecans; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine eggs and sugar. Whisk to combine. Add corn syrups and vanilla. Whisk until well combined. Add chopped pecans, and stir. Pour into prepared crust.
- Arrange remaining 1 1/4 cups pecan halves decoratively on top of pie. Bake until crust is golden, filling is firm, and a cake tester inserted in center of pie comes out clean; 50 to 55 minutes. Cool completely before slicing. Serve with whipped cream.
LEMON MERINGUE PIE WITH PECAN CRUST
Categories Mixer Dessert Bake Picnic Lemon Pecan Summer Family Reunion Chill Potluck Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make crust:
- Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl; add butter and shortening. Using electric mixer, beat at low speed until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 2 tablespoons ice water. Beat until dough holds together, adding more water by 1/2 tablespoonfuls if dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap disk in waxed paper and chill until firm enough to roll, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
- Roll out dough between sheets of waxed paper to 12-inch round. Peel off top sheet of paper. Invert dough into 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish; peel off paper. Press dough gently into dish. Trim overhang to 3/4 inch; turn under and crimp edge decoratively. Freeze crust until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake crust until golden at edge, about 15 minutes. Remove foil and beans; continue to bake until crust is pale golden, piercing with fork if crust bubbles, about 12 minutes. Cool completely on rack.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
- Make filling and topping:
- Whisk 1 3/4 cups sugar and 1/3 cup cornstarch in heavy medium saucepan to blend. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups water and lemon juice, whisking until cornstarch dissolves and mixture is smooth. Add yolks and peel; whisk to blend. Cook over medium-high heat until filling thickens and boils, whisking constantly, about 8 minutes. Pour into prepared crust.
- Using electric mixer, beat whites and cream of tartar in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, beating until stiff and shiny. Mound meringue atop warm lemon filling, spreading to seal to crust at edges.
- Bake pie until meringue is golden, about 20 minutes. Cool pie 1 hour. Refrigerate up to 6 hours; serve cold.
PECAN MERINGUE PIE
My good friend sent me this recipe and when I made it, it was every bit as delicious as she said! I love making it for Thanksgiving.-Anne Powers, Munford, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Add cream of tartar to whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla, cracker crumbs and pecans., Spread into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For topping, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over meringue; if desired, sprinkle with additional pecans. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
MRS. FIELDS PECAN PIE BROWNIES
Make and share this Mrs. Fields Pecan Pie Brownies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Steve_G
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 16 brownies, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix pecan halves with 1 tablespoon of dark Karo syrup and set aside.
- Beat shortening with brown sugar until creamy.
- Add molasses, 2 tablespoons dark Karo syrup, and pecan pieces, blend.
- Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
- Measure flour, add baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- To batter slowly mix in dry ingredients until all ingredients are blended well.
- Place in a 8"x 8" greased baking pan.
- Top batter with arranged pecan halves that have been mixed with the dark Karo syrup.
- Place baking pan in a preheated oven at 350 for 25- 30 minutes.
- (if glass baking dish is used bake at 325 for 25- 30 minutes).
MERINGUE-TOPPED PECAN CUSTARD PIE
I only use this recipe on special occasions. It's an amazing variation on the pecan pie everyone knows-the filling is a custardy delight, and the meringue gives the whole thing a lightness that's the perfect ending to a multi-course feast. -Therese Asche, Maple Grove, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425° ., Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edges are light golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°., In a large heavy saucepan, mix sugar and flour. Whisk in milk and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in pecans and vanilla., For meringue, in a large bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form. , Transfer hot filling to crust. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing to edge of crust. Bake until meringue is golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Fat 33g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- Choose Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final product. Use fresh pecans, pure vanilla extract, and unsalted butter for the best flavor.
- Toast the Pecans: Toasting the pecans intensifies their flavor and adds a lovely crunch to the pie. Make sure to toast them until they are fragrant and slightly browned.
- Use a Heavy-Duty Pie Plate: A heavy-duty pie plate will help to prevent the pie crust from burning and will also help to distribute the heat evenly.
- Don't Overmix the Pie Crust: Overmixing the pie crust will make it tough and crumbly. Mix the ingredients just until they come together, then form the dough into a ball and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- Blind Bake the Pie Crust: Blind baking the pie crust helps to prevent it from becoming soggy. To blind bake the pie crust, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the pie crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Use a Thermometer to Check the Temperature of the Pie Filling: The pie filling should reach a temperature of 160°F (70°C) in order to set properly. Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature of the pie filling before removing it from the oven.
- Allow the Pie to Cool Completely Before Serving: The pie needs to cool completely in order for the meringue to set properly. Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
Conclusion:
Mrs. Stewart's Pecan Pie with Meringue is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky pie crust, creamy pecan filling, and fluffy meringue, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. By following the tips in this recipe, you can create a perfect pecan pie that will be the star of any dessert table.
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