Apricot Meringue Pie

Name: Apricot Meringue Pie
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps butter; 3 Tbsps cornstarch; 0 teaspoons cream of tartar; 340 grams dried apricots, chopped; 4 eggs, separated; 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked; 0 teaspoons salt; 473 milliliters sugar, divided; 237 milliliters water

Apricot Meringue Pie might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 397 calories, 5g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 8. If you have salt, water, eggs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour.

Instructions

In a saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until apricots are softened.

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Apricot

Water

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Sauce Pan

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.

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Corn Starch

Apricot

Sugar

Salt

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Bowl

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.

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Egg Yolk

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Frying Pan

Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Keep warm.

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Butter

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.

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Cream Of Tartar

Egg Whites

Sugar

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Bowl

Pour hot filling into crust.

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Crust

Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing edges to crust.

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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.

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Wire Rack