Taste of the South

10 Must-Try Meringue Pies

FLUFFY, SWEET, AND PILED HIGH—these are qualities we expect from traditional Southern meringue pies. Their toasted elegance and grandeur are beyond compare, and to deny yourself a slice would be considered a travesty. While more popular flavors like lemon and coconut are available year-round, a few specialty flavors pop up this time of year that make the splurge even more worthwhile. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of places to find these baked beauties, but our top 10 take the cake—or pie.

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