Heavenly Strawberry Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together 1 cup of sugar and cream of tartar.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
3. 3
   Gradually add sugar mixture, continuing to beat until well blended.
4. 4
   use this meringue to line the bottom and sides of a 10 inch pie plate.Hollow out most of the center by pushing the meringue to the sides of the pie plate.
5. 5
   Bake at 275 degrees for 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool.
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7. 7
   Melt jam with lemon juice in a small saucepan over low heat until spreadable.
8. 8
   Place berries, cut side down in cooled meringue shell.
9. 9
   Brush tops with jam mixture. Cool in fridge for 6 hours.
10. 10
    serve with fat free cool whip on the side if desired.