Gertrude Pie

Gertrude Pie A family heirloom recipe recorded by Katie

Ingredients:

3 Egg Whites ½ Tsp. vanilla ½ Tsp. baking powder 1 cup sugar 14 crushed Ritz crackers ¾ cup of ground nuts

Pictured From left to right: Directions: My Great Aunt Gertrude (creator of the pie) My grandfather Dan Driscoll her brother My great grandmother Mary Casey Driscoll their mother 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees 2. Grease a pie pan 3. Beat egg whites until almost stiff 4. Add the sugar, vanilla, and baking powder and beat until stiff 5. Fold in nuts and Ritz crackers 6. Poor into greased pie pan 7. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes 8. Top with Whipped Cream and enjoy!

What are you grateful for this holiday? I am very grateful for the family I was lucky enough to be born into. They have always allowed me to be myself, supported me in all my endeavors, and loved me unconditionally. Missing seeing them all this year…

Pictured Above: My dad David Driscoll (loves to eat the pie), me around 5 or 6 years old (also loves the pie). Below: My Dad, Mom, Sister, Brother-in-law, nephew and niece in the summer of 2019 (all eat Gertrude pie).

WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR THIS HOLIDAY? My cat, my friends, my mom, my family, and my games.