Caramel Pie With Meringue Topping Food

CARAMEL MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• Sprinkle 3/4 cup sugar evenly in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and place over medium heat.
• Caramelize sugar by constantly stirring with a wooden spoon.
• Remove sugar from heat, gradually add the milk, stirring constantly.
• Combine 3/4 cup sugar and flour.
• Add to caramelized sugar mixture.
• Beat egg yolks.
• Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into the yolks, add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.
• Return to low heat, cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.
• Add butter, vanilla, and pinch of salt, stirring well.
• Spoon custard into pie crust, and set aside.
• Add a pinch of salt to egg whites, and beat (at room temperature) until foamy.
• Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
• Spread meringue over custard, sealing to edges.
• Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
• Cool pie completely before serving.

CARAMEL PIE WITH MERINGUE TOPPING

Steps:

• To make the caramel pie:.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Caramelize 1 cup of sugar by placing it in a medium iron skillet (or heavy bottomed skillet) over medium heat. Begin stirring with a wooden spoon. The sugar will come together in pieces the size of almonds. Continue to stir until the sugar becomes like syrup and is the color of caramel. Take your time with this step; don't rush it. While the sugar is heating up, put the remaining 1 cup of sugar, flour and salt in a large saucepan. Mix well, and gradually add the milk. Add the beaten eggs. Cook over low to medium heat until hot, stirring constantly.
• Add the caramelized sugar to the milk, stirring quickly. Cook until thick, continuing to stir. Add the butter, and pour into the pie shell. Top with the meringue and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
• To make the Meringue Topping: Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, and continue beating until stiff. Spread the meringue on top of the pie and bake.

GRANDMA'S COCOA MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C.)
• In a large saucepan or double boiler combine flour, cocoa powder, 1 cup of sugar, and salt. Mix well, then stir in milk and egg yolks. Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour mixture into baked pie shell.
• In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. Remove and allow to cool before serving.

CARAMEL PIE

Steps:

• In a large pot, place the can of sweetened condensed milk with the label taken off, in the pot and cover with water. Cook on high until water comes to a boil, then turn on medium/high for 4 hours, only adding water to keep the can covered.
• Carefully open can and pour into pie shell. Cool pie in refrigerator. When completely cooled, top with frozen whipped topping. Serve.

CARAMEL PIE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth; fold in whipped topping. , Spread half into pie crust. Drizzle with half of the caramel topping. Combine coconut and pecans; sprinkle half over caramel topping. Repeat layers. Chill until serving. Freeze option: Cover and freeze pie for up to 1 month. Remove from freezer 30 minutes before cutting.

CARAMEL CUSTARD PIE

Steps:

• Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Combine brown sugar and flour; press into pastry., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt; pour over brown sugar mixture., Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack; sprinkle with nutmeg. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.