Fresh Strawberry Pie Ii

Serves: 2

Mohammad Wiegand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

49

Sweetness

53

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 cup

White Sugar

2 tbsps

Cornstarch

1 tsp

Salt

1 cup

Water

Directions:

1

Wash and hull strawberries; slice into quarters

2

Place half the strawberries in a saucepan

3

Whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt

4

Toss strawberries with sugar mixture and add 1/2 cup water

5

Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently

6

Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute

7

Remove from heat and set aside

8

Combine 1/4 cup water and 3/4 cup sugar in a saucepan

9

Heat over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves; you may stir until the mixture starts to boil, but don't stir once it's boiling (see Editor's Note)

10

Boil, uncovered, until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage: 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), or until a small amount of mixture forms a soft ball when placed in cold water

11

Meanwhile, combine egg whites, cream of tartar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a stand mixer

12

Mix on medium speed until medium-stiff peaks form

13

When the sugar syrup reaches 240 degrees, remove it from the heat

14

With the mixer running on high speed, carefully pour the hot syrup in a steady stream between the beater and the side of the mixing bowl

15

Beat meringue mixture until cool

16

Stir in almond extract

17

Mix the cooled cooked strawberries with the remaining fresh strawberries; pour into pie shell

18

Spoon meringue over strawberries

19

Chill at least 1 hour before serving