Pie Recipes

Chocolate Pies

Fruit Pies

 PIE CRUST 

2 c. flour 

1 t. salt 

¾ c. shortening 

¼ c. boiling water 

1 T. milk 

Blend together flour and salt. Cut in shortening (with a pastry cutter or two knives) until mixture has lumps about the size of large peas. With a fork blend in water and milk, roll out on floured board. Makes 2 9-inch pie crusts. 

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NO WEEP MERINGUE

1/3 c. sugar

2 T. sugar

1 T. cornstarch

1/2 c. water

4 egg whites

Combine sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan, or microwave, and bring to a boil, cook until thickened. Remove from heat.   In mixer bowl, beat egg whites, and 2 T. sugar until soft peaks form. Gradually add hot syrup and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Spread over warm pie filling, seal edges to crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until browned to your liking. Cool.