Meringue Pecan Pie

3 Egg Whites
1 c Sugar
1/2 ts Baking Powder
1 ts Vanilla
20 Ritz Crackers
1/2 c Pecans; chopped
Topping:
Ice Cream Or Fresh Fruit Or Whipped Cream

Beat egg whites until very stiff; slowly add sugar, baking powder, and vanilla. Break the crackers into pieces about the size of a pea, and stir by hand into the meringue mixture. Add the pecans. Pour into a well-buttered 9" pie pan. Be sure to butter the edge and rim of the pan. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Serve with ice cream or fresh fruit and whipped cream.

Serves 5 to 6

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