Apple Meringue Pie

Name: Apple Meringue Pie
Ingredients: 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell; 2 cups apples, grated; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 eggs, separated; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar (10X); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
2 cups apples, grated
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar (10X)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

Grate apples and spread evenly in bottom of pie shell.
2

In separate bowl, cream sugar and butter, then blend in lemon juice and beaten egg yolks and pour over apple.
3

Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg and bake in 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
4

Beat egg whites until soft peaks are formed, then gradually add sugar and vanilla and beat until meringue is stiff.
5

Spread over top of pie and return to oven; reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer,until meringue is lightly browned.