I am making a sweet potato pie with a meringue crust. It says to use a blowtorch, can I bake it for a few minutes with the rest of the pie instead?

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It specifically says NOT to use the broiler, I just want to be sure not to overbake the filling by putting the pie in for a second time with the meringue.

hardlikearmour · Accepted Answer

I think w/o a blow torch your safest bet at not overcooking the pie is to let the oven cool quite a bit, then use the broiler (despite what the recipe says).  That way the heat is coming from above, where the pie has a layer of insulation.

Bevi · Answer

I do have to add that a baby blowtorch is on my Xmas list!

luvcookbooks · Answer

As the Bronxbaker's mom, I can say this was great advice.  It was a Sweet Potato Meringue Pie with Gingersnap Crust from the book Baked Occasions.

I am making a sweet potato pie with a meringue crust. It says to use a blowtorch, can I bake it for a few minutes with the rest of the pie instead?

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