Never fail meringue

Never fail meringue

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 8 Tbsp
• vanilla - 1/2 tsp
• salt - 1/8 tsp
• cornstarch - 1 Tbsp
• water - 1/2 c
• egg whites - 3 item

How to make never fail meringue:

Preheat the oven to 350°. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan. Stir in water. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until thick and clear. Cool. Beat egg whites, salt and vanilla until soft mounds form. Add remaining sugar gradually, beating well after each addition. Add cornstarch mixture. Continue beating until meringue stands in stiff peaks. Mound onto cooled pie, sealing edges to pastry shell. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Let pie cool at least 2 hours before cutting.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Pie, Pies and tarts.