Pecan Chiffon Pie(A Light Airy Take-Off Of The Real Thing.)
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 c. water
- 3 eggs, divided
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 c. scalded milk
- 1 1/4 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar, divided
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 Tbsp. oleo or butter
- 3/4 c. toasted pecans
- 1 baked pie shell or crumb crust
- Put to soak the gelatin and water.
- Meantime, combine in saucepan or double boiler the slightly beaten egg yolks, salt, milk and 1 cup of the brown sugar and cook slowly, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- When done, remove and stir in soaked gelatin and vanilla.
- Set aside to thicken only slightly while toasting until lightly browned in skillet the pecans and oleo.
- Make meringue using stiffly beaten egg whites and 1/4 cup brown sugar, beaten into whites.
- Now gently fold together the custard, meringue and 1/4 cup toasted pecans (cooled).
- Pour into 9-inch pie shell and top with remaining 1/2 cup toasted pecans.
- Chill until set.
- Serve plain or with whipped cream.
unflavored gelatin, water, eggs, salt, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, oleo, pecans, shell
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=677350 (may not work)