Sugarfree Lemon Meringue Pie (made with Stevia)
Crust
1/2 cup slivered almonds
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/8 teaspoon Stevia powder
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Toast almonds in non-stick skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently. In
food processor, combine almonds, flour, stevia, and margarine, process until
almonds are coarsely chopped. Add egg whites and almond extract; process until
ball forms. Press into 9-inch pie plate; prick all over with fork. Bake in 375F
degree oven for 15 minutes.
Pie Filling
2 cups Rice Dream (or skim milk - I'm allergic to milk)
3 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon Stevia powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
In top of double boiler, over boiling water combine all ingredients except
for cornstarch mixture and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stirring
constantly, add cornstarch and cook until mixture thickens. Pour into prepared
crust. Let stand 15 minutes.
Meringue
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon Stevia powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
In medium bowl beat egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar; beat until
stiff peaks form. Beat in Stevia powder and vanilla. Spread over cooked pie
filling. Bake at 425F degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until top is lightly
browned.
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