Upside-Down Berry Pie
Pastry for Single-Crust Pie
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar
3 cups fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup of whipping cream
Sliced strawberries
Prepare and roll out pastry. Line a 9-inch pie plate. Trim to 1/2 inch beyond edge.
Flute edge, prick pastry. Bake in 450 oven for 10 to 12 minutes, Cool.For
meringue, beat whites, vanilla, and cream of tartar till soft peaks form. Gradually
add 1/4 cup sugar; beat till stiff peaks form. Spread on bottom and sides of pastry
Bake in 350 oven 12 minutes; cool. Mash berries; add water to measure 2 cups.
Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch; add mashed berries. Cook and stir till bubbly.
Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Cool; spread over meringue, Chill. Whip cream; spread
over pie. Top with sliced strawberries. Cover; chill to store.