Basil Lemon Meringue Pie (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

in food •  7 years ago 

I have never made a meringue pie before this one you guys……

I know, what is wrong with me? I’m so weird, I really haven’t made that many pies in my life, period. It’s not that my gang doesn’t like pie, actually we all love pie, it’s just me and my mixed up perspectives.

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For some odd reason that science will never understand my subconscious brain usually thinks of pies as boring or too old-fashioned. I don’t know why but they seem to register in my head as obsolete or just not register at all. I told you I’m weird.

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Another thing that might cause you to think of me as weird is the fact that I put basil in a dessert. I don’t know about you, but I never saw basil as anything more than the base flavor in a good spaghetti sauce or the makings of a great pesto until I tried it with fruit one day.

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Ever since then I’ve wanted to put it in everything fruity that I make, from salsa to smoothies. Of course, I’ve had to refrain because the majority of humans that eat the stuff you guys see are not nearly as adventurous when it comes to food.

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But this one time I thought I’d see if I could get away with it and no one notice and it worked. The basil doesn’t stand out a lot (Unless you want it to. In which case you can double the amount.). It just gives this extra fresh undertone that makes the flavor of the lemon shine.

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Just trust me on this one, it works. If you are worried about freaking people out with the basil though, you can skip it and just make a killer lemon meringue pie that will still impress everyone. Your choice.

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As always, the recipe is available upon request. The first request gets an upvote.

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Looks great! May you please share the recipe? Thanks in advance :-)

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  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Looks Delicious . I think you have cooked almost every food of USA?

Haha, maybe so @rocky1! Thanks for your reply!

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It is the best dessert.
The color is very beautiful and the decoration is also the best.

So glad you liked it @atom. Thanks for taking the time to comment

Just amazing food photography, every time. I just love it!!

@noboxes I agree. She's an artist, that girl of yours.

You are too kind @chessmonster, thanks so much for the sweet words!

You're welcome, Tori. "Sweets to the sweet." - Hamlet 😍

Thanks so much for always being there!!

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Your crust looks so flaky and oh, the lemon, oh my!!

Thanks so much @fullofhope, you are always so sweet!!

I love lemon meringue! I think the basil 🌿 with give it a great flavor, always you bring a good recipe and lovely cakes.
Have a good weekend my dear.

Always healthy and delicious food , thanks for the recipe ,will try some day.

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment @theia7

It looks delicious dear. It is one of my favorite pies to make.... so yummy!

Thanks for reading and for such a sweet reply @sunscape!

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

This is a unique twist on #LEMON #Pie. At least one I've never tried before -- because of the element of basil leaves.

Have you ever tried a Lemon Pie called Chess Pie? It's a Southern dish. My aunties introduced me to it (my Aunt Frances) and helped me to create it for the 1st time (as a 15 Yr old).

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Yes, my Mom make a chess pie, but usually only a vanilla or chocolate version. She would enjoy a lemon, I will suggest it to her. Thanks so much for the inspiration @janashby

The sour and sweet taste will make it even more yummy... look great indeed.

Thanks so much @charles1, really glad you liked it

You are welcome

Lemon meringue always leaves an impression. Well done.

I am very happy that I was able to leave an impression with you on this fine Saturday morning. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment @talanhorne!

Looks delicious! I tried It once with sage also a great combination especially with raspberry.

Wow it seems this food is very tasty, where is it on sale.

I'd love to tell you I could give you some but unfortunately I don't have that set up at this point. Thanks @marconah!

Delicious , thank's for your post it's nice pie ^_^ I ve followed you

Thanks @aymenz

Ooo...the side crust. Looks so tempting.

Thanks so much my friend @perennial!

Woah, that looks super neat!

The edges of the crust are superb. Very nice work!

Oh, I am so glad you liked the edges. My Dad said that was his favorite part. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment @oddnugget

I am drooling reading this. It looks so scrumptious. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment @ceciacastor

Upvoted. I'm going to resteem this now :)

That's awesome @taylor.swift, thanks so much!!

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Delicious ....

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So want to eat this cake @gringalicious

It would be awesome for you to give it a try and eat your own creation. Thanks for commenting @hirzanrifqi

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Nice one.

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Ur welcome @gringalicious.

wow :) I just say....I WANT IT ... :))

I wish I could serve you a piece @foxkoit. Thanks so much for commenting

You are welcome :) And... I've photographed the last four years, and these four years has shown me that everything is possible. So if you want then it is very possible.

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I want a slice ;) :)

Come on by and I'll serve you a slice @jsantana!

:)

You are a wizard in the kitchen @gringalicious you must be well loved by those around you!

You're most welcome!

oooh my god @gringalicious!!! what have you done????!!!! :P this seems so amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will try the recipe, seems a bit challenging for my cooking skills, but the result seems amazing and tasting!!!
Upvoted for sure!!!!!!!!! :D

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Thank you again for the great recipe!!! Looking forward for your other posts!!!

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That looks amazing! I wish I could try ❤️

I wish you could too!

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Well, since it is your first time, we can forgive some imprefections… if we find any @gringalicious ;) Upvoted, resteemed & DPS.

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Just wow!

Thanks @polysen

You'd never know from looking at it that you haven't made many pies - it looks amazing! The crust is so pretty.
Also, I am a HUGE fan of herbs in desserts. This is going on the list of recipes to try.

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Yes You Are weird. Nice picture nice pie nice story

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So what, that the cake base is liquid, It seems definitely great! :)

Thanks @kadri!

‘D*mn good pie!’, to quote the original Twin Peaks series. :D It does look great – and I bet it tastes even better!

Thanks so much @oleg326756. So, you're a Twin Peaks fan?

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I was afraid of this series as a child :)

Yes, me too! And I still am, as an adult. :D

A sunny dish from a sunny girl)

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Great photo, its look very delicious, I love it my friend.. thanks for sharing

Well, thanks so much for taking the time to comment such nice words @lucki9

Nice! I'm really in to making pies these days :D I must try this one out :) Tnx for the idea!

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Beautiful pie and basil as an ingredient. I have to try this one. Thanks for providing the recipe.

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Oh that's great, but basil in sweet dishes, that's strange :D but upvoted anyway :D

Your food is so beautiful! Another great post!

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