SWEET POTATO OR PUMPKIN MERINGUE PIE

SWEET POTATO OR PUMPKIN MERINGUE PIE 1 1/3 c. all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. butter flavor Crisco 3 tbsp. ice water Mix up crust and roll out. Place in deep dish pan, 10 inches. NUT LAYER: 2/3 c. chopped pecans 2/3 c. brown sugar 3 tbsp. butter Microwave until soft and put in bottom of crust. FILLING LAYER: 1 1/4 c. sweet potato or pumpkin 2/3 c. sugar 3 egg yolks 1/2 c. evaporated milk 1/2 c. flaked coconut; optional 6 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. vanilla Mix above real well and pour over nut layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. MERINGUE: 3 egg whites 1/8 tsp. salt Beat stiff until peaks form. Final touch: blend 1 jar marshmallow cream with egg whites. Pour and spread over pie, sprinkle with coconut. Bake 8-10 minutes.