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Ingredients
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1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
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4 egg yolks
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2 cups milk
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⅔ cup white sugar
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⅓ cup cornstarch
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1 pinch salt
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup ground pecans
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4 egg whites
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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6 tablespoons white sugar
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¼ cup ground pecans
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
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In the top of a double boiler, combine yolks, milk, 2/3 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup pecans. Pour filling into baked pie shell.
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In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and gradually add 6 tablespoons white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup ground pecans.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until meringue is delicately browned.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
396 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
47g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 396 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 21g | 26% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
Cholesterol 107mg | 36% |
Sodium 179mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 30g | |
Protein 8g | 16% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 95mg | 7% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 198mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.