Its legendary in the South and easy to make.

Its the kind of dessert that guests will invite themselves over for.

According toScenic Arkansasand author Kat Robinson, Cliff House Inns original owners created the pie as a signature dessert.

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Companys Coming Pie is pretty great if youve got guests on their way.

You want the meringue to set on the outside without browning.

I like to garnish the pie with extra chopped pecans, but this is completely optional.

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Can This Pie Be Made Ahead?

I like using my cake plate with a dome for this.

Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge, but the crust will soften and weep.

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All that to say, Ive never had enough leftovers to worry about storing them.

Company’s Coming Pie

For a saltier meringue, use salted pecans.

For a fruitier flavor, top with more drained crushed pineapple.

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With the mixer on medium speed, gradually stream in the sugar.

Continue to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, about 8 more minutes.

Gently fold the saltine crackers, pecans, and vanilla into the meringue.

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Scoop into the prepared pie plate.

Bake the pie crust until set but not browned, 20 to 22 minutes.

The exterior will be dry and hard when lightly pressed, with a matte finish.

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Let the pie crust cool completely before making the topping, about 1 hour.

Add the sugar and whisk on medium speed until medium peaks form, 5 to 6 minutes.

The mixture will be doubled in volume with peaks that stand then fall over when you remove a beater.

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Add the crushed pineapple and gently fold it into the whipped cream.

Add the topping to the pie crust, smoothing it out.

If desired, top with a little more pineapple and a sprinkle of nuts.