4 egg whites (at room temperature)
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. vanilla
2 c. saltine crackers, coarsely broken
3/4 c. pecans, chopped
1 1/2 to 2 c. whipped cream or substitute
1/4 c. pecans, chopped

Whip egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Continue whipping on medium speed while gradually adding sugar and baking powder. Continue to whip until very stiff peaks form and all sugar is dissolved. Add vanilla and mix thoroughly.

Add saltine crackers and pecans; gently fold in by hand. Pour into a greased 9 inch pie pan and bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes until centers are almost firm. Remove from oven and cool upside down. When thoroughly cooled, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Yield: 1 pie.