Blueberry Meringue Pie

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made pie crust
• 3 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup of white sugar
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar
• 1/3 cup of white sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the pre-made pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well and pour the mixture into the pie crust.
3. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Add the cream of tartar and gradually add the 1/3 cup of sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
4. Spread the meringue over the blueberry mixture. Bake for 40 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
5. Let cool before serving and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• The first recorded recipe for a blueberry meringue pie was in the 18th century.
• The blueberry is native to North America and is one of the most popular berries in the world.
• The meringue topping of this pie is a combination of egg whites, cream of tartar, and sugar.