Cranberry Meringue Pie

Cranberry Meringue Pie
Cranberry Meringue Pie might be just the dessert you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 5g of protein, 17g of fat, and It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Fit piecrust into a 9" pieplate according to package directions; fold edges under, and crimp. Prick crust.
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Bake at 450 for 8 minutes or until golden.
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Remove from oven, and cool completely. Reduce oven temperature to 32
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Combine cranberries, 1 cup sugar, cranberry-apple juice drink, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes or until cranberry skins pop.
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Pour cranberries through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard solids.
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6
Return cranberry mixture to saucepan.
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Combine cornstarch and water; stir into cranberry mixture.
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Add ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
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10
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy.
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Add 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves (2 to 4 minutes).
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Add lime rind, beating just until blended.
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Pour hot cranberry filling into prepared crust.
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Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of pastry.
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Bake at 325 for 25 to 27 minutes or until meringue is golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score2
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