Meringue II

          

This meringue is wonderful. It doesn’t get weepy, and has such a good vanilla flavor.

Original recipe makes 1 pie topping

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons white sugar

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    20 mins

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over low heat until clear, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  2. In a large glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until mixture is foamy. Mix in vanilla, then gradually add the 6 tablespoons sugar, beating constantly until meringue forms soft peaks. Gradually pour in cornstarch mixture, beating until stiff. Spread over top of pie and seal to the crust. Brown in oven if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 59 kcal
Carbohydrates: 13.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 1.4 g
Sodium: 70 mg

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