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					Walnut Meringue Pie
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					Yield: Makes 8 servings
					
					
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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												egg whites, room temperature
												
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											teaspoon | 
											
												
												salt
												
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											teaspoon | 
											
												
												baking powder
												
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											cup | 
											
												
												granulated sugar
												
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											teaspoon | 
											
												
												vanilla extract
												
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												broken walnuts
												
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												Ritz Crackers, broken in fourths
												
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											cups | 
											
												
												cut-up fresh fruits in season, or canned, very well-drained
												
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												heavy cream, whipped, unsweetened
												
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						Directions:
						Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.  Add salt and baking powder.  Gradually beat in sugar;  continue beating until stiff and glossy.  Add vanilla extract.  Lightly fold in next two ingredients.  Spread mixture over bottom and sides of well-greased pie plate.  Build up sides.    Bake in preheated slow oven ( 325 F.  ) 25 to 30 minutes.  Cool completely on wire rack.  Just before serving, fill center with fruit.  Serve cream separately.    
					 
				
				
				
					
						
						Recipe compliments of Pet-Ritz.    
					 
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	Stelmacki's Recipes
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