Meringue:

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

Bring egg whites to room temperature. In a mixing bowl combine egg whites, vanilla, and cream of tartar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar. Beat on high speed for about 4 minutes or until mixture forms stiff peaks. –Margaret Webb, Tallapoosa County