Cranberry Meringue Pie
Light & Tasty
- try a FREE ISSUE today!
"This sweet-tart cranberry pie is simply mouth-watering and a nice change for the holidays from the typical apple and pumpkin pies," says Tina Dierking of Showhegan, Maine.
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
- 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
- 1 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Sugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
- 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- MERINGUE:
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
Directions:
Place cranberries in a food processor; cover and pulse until coarsely chopped.
In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries and next seven ingredients. Let stand for 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Keep warm.
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spoon warm filling into pastry shell.
Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing to crust. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 hour. Chill, covered, for at least 4 hours. Yield: 8 servings. *Editor's Note: This recipe uses both sugar and sugar substitute. It was tested with Splenda No Calorie Sweetener.