Yankee Grapefruit Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Yankee Grapefruit Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs, separated; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup grapefruit juice; 1 teaspoon grated grapefruit peel; 1 (9 inch) baked pastry shells (see No-Fail Pie Crust); 1 grapefruit, segments of; 6 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cornstarch
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup grapefruit juice
1 teaspoon grated grapefruit peel
1 (9 inch) baked pastry shells (see No-Fail Pie Crust)
1 grapefruit, segments of
6 tablespoons sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In the top of a double boiler, mix together the cornstarch, sugar and salt; add 13/4 cup boiling water, stirring to blend.
3
Cook 15 minutes over simmering water, stirring until thick and smooth.
4
Beat yolks slightly; pour the cornstarch/sugar mixture into the yolks slowly, stirring constantly.
5
Return double boiler to the stove and cook 2 minutes longer.
6
Remove from stove and add butter, juice and peel, stirring until well blended; let cool, then pour into pie shell.
7
Arrange grapefruit segments, thick side out, around the edge of the pie on top of the filling.
8
To make the meringue, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form, adding 6 Tbs of sugar gradually as you beat.
9
Pile the meringue on top of the filling, inside the circle of grapefruit segments.
10
Place in the oven 7-8 minutes until the meringue turns golden-brown.

557

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Yankee Grapefruit Meringue Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Yankee Grapefruit Meringue Pie

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