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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fruits
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Meringue Cracker Crust:
Egg whites
1/8 ts Mace
Soda crackers -- crushed
3/4 c Walnuts -- chopped
1 c Sugar
1 ts Vanilla
1 ts Baking powder
Strawberry Filling:
1 1/2 c Fresh strawberries -- crushed
1 ts Lemon zest
1/4 c Water -- cold
1/4 c Sugar
1 Env unflavored gelatin
1 Fresh strawberries
Meringue Cracker Crust:
Beat egg whites until stiff. Combine sugar and mace; add 1 tb at a
time to egg whites, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla.
Combine crushed crackers, baking powder, and nuts. Fold into egg
white mixture. Spoon into buttered 10" pie plate, pushing mixture to
conform to shape of pie plate.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Cool. This crust is excellent for
chiffon or ice cream pie.
Strawberry Filling:
Combine crushed strawberries, sugar, and lemon peel. Soften gelatin
in cold water in pan. Heat gently to melt the gelatin. Add to crushed
berry mixture. Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Spread half the
mixture over the bottom of cooled crust. Add enough whole berries,
stem end down and close together, to fill pie. Carefully spoon
remaining crushed berry mixture around whole berries. Chill until
firm. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
