Ranch Kitchen Vinegar Pie

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) baked pie crusts
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups boiling water
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Instructions

  1. Place egg yolks in top of double boiler over medium heat. Add sugar and salt. Gradually add boiling water, stirring constantly.
  2. Add vinegar and cornstarch dissolved in the cold water. Cook over boiling water til thick and smooth, about 12 minutes. Stir to prevent scorching. Do not undercook or filling will have a raw taste.
  3. Remove from heat. Add lemon extract and stir til filling is smooth and blended, scraping sides of saucepan with a spatula.
  4. Pour hot filling into pie shell. Top lukewarm filling with meringue: Be sure the 3 egg whites are room temperature. Beat with 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoons vanilla in mixer at medium speed only til frothy.
  5. Gradually add 6 tablespoons of sugar, beating at high speed until glossy peaks form.
  6. Spread meringue to edges of filling in shell to seal the crust. Mound the rest on top and distribute.
  7. Bake in 350°F oven 12-15 minutes, until meringue is lightly browned.
  8. Let cool at least 30 minutes before cutting. After 30 minutes, put the pie in the fridge until ready to eat.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

443 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 30.9g 62% DV
Total Fat 15.5g 20% DV
Carbs 43.4g 16% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10072.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 647.5mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 576.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 120.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 140.5mg 11% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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