Recipes April 2005 Neighbors NEVER-FAIL MERINGUE

NEVER-FAIL MERINGUE

NEVER-FAIL MERINGUE
NEVER-FAIL MERINGUE

NEVER-FAIL MERINGUE

Ingredients

8 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
3 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Combine 2 tablespoons sugar with cornstarch and water in a small saucepan; heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until clear and thickened. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar and salt. Continue beating and slowly add hot mixture to whites until stiff peaks form, followed by vanilla. Spread over pie and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.