Rhubarb Meringue Pie
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My husband’s grandmother was a great cook and didn’t always share her secrets, so we are fortunate to have her recipe for rhubarb cream pie. I added one of my favorite crusts and a never-fail meringue. —Elaine Sampson, Colesburg, Iowa
SERVINGS: 6-8
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 50 min. + chilling Bake: 65 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 tablespoon beaten egg
- 1/4 teaspoon white vinegar
- 3 to 4-1/2 teaspoons cold water
- FILLING:
- 3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Dash salt
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- MERINGUE:
- 4 teaspoons plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Directions:
In a bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar; cut in shortening until crumbly. Combine egg and vinegar; sprinkle over crumb mixture. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Place rhubarb in crust. Whisk the sugar, flour, salt, egg yolks and cream; pour over rhubarb. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
In a small saucepan, combine 4 teaspoons sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy. Add cornstarch mixture; beat on high until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake for 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 6-8 servings.