Meringue Crust Recipe
Ingredients
| Egg whites | 2 | |
| Vanilla | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Cream of tartar | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Pecans | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), finley chopped |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1068 Calories from Fat 392
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47 g72%
Saturated Fat 4 g20.1%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1227.7 mg51.2%
Total Carbohydrates 115 g38.2%
Dietary Fiber 6.2 g25%
Sugars 105.9 g
Protein 53 g106%
Vitamin A 0.7% Vitamin C 1.2%
Calcium 8.3% Iron 10%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Gradually add sugar and beat to stiff peaks and till sugar is dissolved.
Fold in chopped pecans.
Spread mixture onto bottom and sides of a well-buttered 9-inch pie plate, building up the sides with a spoon to form a shell.
Bake in 275° oven for 1 hour.
Turn off heat and let dry in oven with door closed for 1 hour more.
Cool thoroughly on rack.
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