Title: Meringue Pecan Pie
Categories: Pie Baked Blank
Yield: 6 Servings

3		Egg whites
1	c	Sugar
1/2	ts	Baking powder
1	ts	Vanilla
20		Ritz crackers
1/2	c	Pecans; chopped
		;
		Ice cream
		Fresh fruit
		Whipped cream

Beat egg whites until very stiff; slowly add sugar, baking powder, and vanilla. Break the crackers into pieces about the size of a pea, and stir by hand into the meringue mixture. Add the pecans. Pour into a well-buttered 9" pie pan. Be sure to butter the edge and rim of the pan. Bake at 350� for 25 minutes. Serve with ice cream or fresh fruit and whipped cream.

Serves 5 to 6

Source: "Mountain Measures" -- Junior League of Charleston, WV ed. 1974

billspa@icanect. net

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #9

Recipe by: Mrs. Thomas H. Edelblute, Jr.

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