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Preheat oven to 375F.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/8 inch thick.
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Cut out twelve 4-inch fluted rounds, and fit into cups of a standard 12-cup muffin tin (not nonstick).
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Pierce bottom of shell in each cup with a fork.
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Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
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Line shells with parchment, and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
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Bake 15 minutes.
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Remove weights and parchment.
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Bake until bottoms are just turning golden, 5 minutes more.
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Transfer to wire racks; let cool 5 minutes.
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Remove shells from tin; let cool completely.
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Bring 2 cups cranberries, 1 cup sugar, and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
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Reduce heat, and simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst, about 5 minutes.
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Pour through a fine sieve (in batches, if necessary); discard solids.
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(You should have about 1 3/4 cups; if you have less, add water.)
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Bring strained cranberry juice, 1/4 cup sugar, the zests, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and remaining 1 1/4 cups cranberries to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally.
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Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries are soft but have not burst, about 3 minutes.
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Meanwhile, combine cornstarch, orange juice, and remaining 1/4 cup water in a bowl; whisk into cranberry mixture in saucepan.
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Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Cook, stirring, until translucent, 1 minute.
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Divide mixture among shells.
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Refrigerate until set, 1 hour or up to 1 day.
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Whisk egg whites and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is hot to the touch.
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With an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until foamy.
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Raise speed to high.
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Add cream of tartar; beat until medium glossy peaks form.
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Divide meringue evenly among pies.
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Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown meringue peaks.
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Alternatively, preheat broiler, and place pies under broiler for 30 seconds or up to a minute; watch carefully to ensure meringue doesnt burn.
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Serve immediately.
