Pie Meringue

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Cuisine: American

A light and airy meringue topping that beautifully crowns a pie, offering sweet, crisp, and golden-brown perfection. Perfect for showcasing fruit fillings or as a delightful standalone dessert, it suits those who enjoy delicate, sweet meringue textures with a subtle hint of tartness from cream of tartar.

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Ingredients

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 Tbsp. lukewarm water
  • 8 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Using a mixer, beat egg whites, salt, lukewarm water, sugar, cream of tartar, and cornstarch until stiff peaks form.
  2. Spread the meringue over the prepared pie filling.
  3. Place the pie in an oven preheated to 300°F and bake for 25 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

279 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.9g 42% DV
Total Fat 0.1g
Carbs 46.1g 17% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10027.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 4470.8mg 95% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 32.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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