GRAPEFRUIT MERINGUE PIE

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There's a grapefruit tree in our backyard, so I like to use fresh grapefruit juice when I make this pie. I just love the unique citrus flavor of this dessert. -Barbara Soliday, Winter Haven, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1-1/3 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 cups pink grapefruit juice
3/4 cup water
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
MERINGUE:
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

On a floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°., Line pie crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in grapefruit juice and water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir 1/2 cup of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and extract. Pour hot filling into crust. , In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. , Bake at 350° until the meringue is golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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Md Rikchon

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This pie is a great way to use up leftover grapefruit. It's also a delicious and refreshing dessert.

Courtney Aidah

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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.

sagor rahman

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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.

viola emily moe

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I'm not a big fan of grapefruit, but I really enjoyed this pie. The meringue is the perfect complement to the tangy grapefruit filling.

Lindsayy Kayy

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This pie is perfect for a summer party! It's light and refreshing, and the grapefruit flavor is so unique.

Resego Segotlong

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I had some trouble getting the meringue to stiffen. I think I might have overbeaten it.

ahtesham ulhaq

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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar in the meringue.

Vicki Rote

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I made a few substitutions to the recipe and my pie still turned out great! I used a graham cracker crust instead of a pastry crust and I added a layer of whipped cream on top of the meringue.

Ameer Zada

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I followed the recipe exactly and my pie turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was perfectly tart and sweet.

Jermaine Morgan

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This pie is a little tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think it would be perfect with a dollop of whipped cream.

Maya Ahmed

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I was a bit hesitant to try this pie because I'm not a big fan of grapefruit. But I'm glad I did because it was delicious! The meringue is the perfect complement to the tangy grapefruit.