Vermette's Market Recipes
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		Walnut Meringue Pie
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Yield: Makes 8 servings
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
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								| 3 |  | egg whites, room temperature | 
						
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								| 1/4 | teaspoon | salt | 
						
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								| 1/2 | teaspoon | baking powder | 
						
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								| 1 | cup | granulated sugar | 
						
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								| 1 | teaspoon | vanilla extract | 
						
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								| 2/3 | cup | broken walnuts | 
						
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								| 20 |  | Ritz Crackers, broken in fourths | 
						
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								| 4 | cups | cut-up fresh fruits in season, or canned, very well-drained | 
						
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								| 1/2 | cup | 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.    
		 
	
	
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	Vermette's Market Recipes
	https://2031.shurfinestores.com/Recipes/Detail/614/