1/2 c Milk
1 Envelope unflavored gelatin
-1 1/4 c. canned pumpkin
1/2 c Brown sugar, firmly packed 2
-egg whites
1/2 ts Salt 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 ts Cinnamon 1/2 c. heavy cream,
-whipped
1/2 ts Nutmeg 1/2 c. chopped,
-toasted almonds
1/4 ts Ginger (optional)
2 Egg yolks, slightly beaten 1
-baked 9-inch meringue shell
Preparation Time: 30-40 min. Chilling time: 2-3 hrs. Source: American Home
Kitchens
Combine gelatin, brown sugar, salt, and spices in top of double boiler.
Stir in egg yolks, milk, and pumpkin. Cook over hot water 5 minutes,
stirring constantly. Remove from heat; chill until slightly thickened. Beat
egg whites until foamy; add sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating well
after each addition; continue beating until stiff peaks form; fold into
pumpkin mixture. Fold in whipped cream and almonds. Turn into cooled
meringue shells. Chill about 2-3 hours, or until firm. Garnish with
meringue mounds.
MERINGUE SHELL: Prepare 1 packet meringue mix according to directions for
meringue shells. Spoon 8 tiny mounds onto heavy brown paper or aluminum
foil on a cooky sheet. Spread remaining mixture onto bottom and sides of
lightly greased 9-inch pie pan. Bake shell and meringues as directed on
package. Cool.
300 calories per serving (1/6 of 9-inch pie).
Yields
6 Servings