Kumquat Meringue Pie - kumquats

Method

• Thinly slice 6 kumquats and set aside.
• With the rest of the kumquats you need to slice them in half and squeeze out the juice.
• Your going to need 1/2 cup juice.
• Strain.
• In a 3 quart pan whisk together 1&1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch.
• Slowly whisk in the kumquat juice and water, blending to smooth.
• Cook over medium high heat stirring constantly until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil.
• Whisk yolks and slowly pour in 1/4 cup of the hot mixture, then whisk this into the hot mixture on the stove.
• Remove from heat and stir in sliced fruit and butter.
• Cool for 5 minutes then pour into pie plate lined with pastry.
• Beat whites until frothy.
• Gradually add remaining sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks hold their shape.
• Beat in vanilla.
• Pile the meringue on top of the filling, pushing it around to cover.
• Make decorative swirls or peaks and bake in a preheted 375 degree oven for about 7 minutes-you want the meringue golden brown.
• Let cool for at least 3 hours-overnight in the fridge is best.