Ginger Pumpkin Meringue Pie

Name: Ginger Pumpkin Meringue Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 9 min
Total time: 1 h 39 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup gingersnaps, finely crushed (12 cookies); 1/2 cup graham cracker, finely crushed (7 squares); 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 15 ounces pumpkin; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 eggs, slightly beaten; 2/3 cup milk; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 3 egg whites; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

Submitted by LucyS-D

"This pie has a ginger snap and graham cracker crust and a brown sugar meringue."

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Ready In:: 1hr 39mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 8

ingredients

Crust
³⁄₄ cup gingersnaps, finely crushed (12 cookies)
¹⁄₂ cup graham cracker, finely crushed (7 squares)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¹⁄₄ cup butter, melted
Filling
15 ounces pumpkin
¹⁄₃ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs, slightly beaten
²⁄₃ cup milk
¹⁄₂ cup maple syrup
Meringue
3 egg whites
¹⁄₂ teaspoon vanilla extract
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cream of tartar
¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₃ cup brown sugar, packed

directions

Combine dry ingredient for the crust, then stir in melted butter; spread evenly on the bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F; bake crust 4 minutes and cool.
Combine pumpkin, sugar, ginger, salt, and cinnamon; add eggs and then gradually stir in milk and maple syrup.
Pour filling into pastry shell; bake 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted near the center come out clean (edges should be covered with foil if they start to get too dark).
Meanwhile, combine 3 egg whites that have stood at room temperature for 30 minutes with 1/2 vanilla, cream of tartar, and salt; beat on medium until soft peaks form.
Gradually add brown sugar, while beating on high, until stiff peaks form.
Remove pie from oven and reduce heat to 350 degrees F; remove foil if used.
Spread meringue over hot filling, completely to the edge, sealing; bake 15 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool about 2 hours before serving; store covered in the refrigerator.

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LucyS-D

Brentwood, 72

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