Mrs. Stewart's Pecan Pie W/ Meringue

Ingredients

• 9 inches deep dish pie shells
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Prick pie shell with a fork.

3. 3

   Bake pie shell for 10 minutes or until golden brown; remove from oven and allow to cool.

4. 4

   On a baking sheet, place pecans in a single layer and roast in oven until fragrant, checking every few minutes to avoid burning; remove from oven and let cool.

5. 5

   In a medium microwave safe bowl, beat egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and flour on medium speed with an electric mixer, beating until thick and pale.

6. 6

   Add sweetened-condensed milk, water and vanilla and beat until well combined.

7. 7

   Microwave on high (100 percent power) for 5 1/2 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until mixture is a thick pudding-like consistency.

8. 8

   Stir in pecans.

9. 9

   Let cool for 20 minutes.Spoon filling into pie shell.

10. 10

    Increase oven temperature to 400°F

11. 11

    In a clean, medium bowl, beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy.

12. 12

    Gradually add 3 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.

13. 13

    Spread meringue over pie, sealing to edge.

14. 14

    Return pie to oven and bake for 5-10 minutes or until merigue is slightly brown.