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Candied Ginger-sweet Potato Pie
Author/Submitted by: Jo Anne Merrill
Servings: 1
Categories:
Desserts
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Pies & Pastries
Ingredients: 1
orange,
*see note
1
cup
water 1
cup
sugar 2
tablespoons
candied ginger root 2
cups
sweet potatoes,
mashed
1/4
cup
whipping cream 2
tablespoons
margarine,
melted
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract 6
egg whites 1/2
teaspoon
cream of tartar 3
egg yolks 1
9 inch
pie crust,
unbaked
Directions:
* Prepare orange by cutting off strips of the rind, being careful not to
include any of the white pulp just beneath the orange part of the rind.
Cut enough rind and cut into small slivers to make 2 tablespoons. Squeeze
the orange and strain; measure out 1/2 cup and set aside.
In small pan, combine 1 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a boil
over high heat and then stir in orange rind that has been slivered. Lower
heat and keep mixture at barely simmering state; simmer uncovered until
mixture is like syrup, about 10 minutes or so. Stir in the ginger and set
aside to cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl, combine the mashed
potatoes, 1/2 cup orange juice, whipping cream, margarine, vanilla and the
3 egg yolks. Beat this until very well combined. Stir in the cooled syrup
mixture and beat well. Place 2 egg whites in bowl and beat until soft
peaks form. Stir this into potato mixture; do not beat but blend it very
well. Pour this mixture into the unbaked pie shell. Make sure you smooth
the top of the pie. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven 45-50 minutes
or until knife inserted 1/3 distance from edge comes out clean. The center
will be just the slightest bit soft. About 20 minutes before pie is done,
prepare the topping.
TOPPING: Place the 4 remaining egg whites in a large bowl along with
the cream of tartar. Beat at low speed until frothy. Increase the speed
and VERY gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Continue beating until
whites are very glossy and stiff. This will take about 12-15 minutes.
When pie is done, remove from oven and spoon on the egg whites. Don't
smooth the top; make soft peaks with the back of a spoon. Continue
baking for 10-15 minutes longer at the same 350-degree temperature until
meringue is very light brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
* This topping will "weep" if kept overnight so plan to serve the same day
it is prepared.
Serving Ideas : Serve this at a winter holiday feast.
By KKBG35A RUTH BURKHAR
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