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Never Fail Meringue
An easy meringue topping for pies and more.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
meringue topping
Servings:
4
Author:
Laura Warnke
Ingredients
1
Tablespoon
cornstarch
2
Tablespoons
cold water
1/2
cup.
boiling water
3
egg whites
6
Tablespoons
sugar
1
teaspoon
vanilla
pinch
of salt
Instructions
Mix cornstarch with cold water. Add boiling water and cook until thickened. Let stand until cool.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff.
Turn mixer to low speed and add vanilla and salt. Gradually add cornstarch mixture, beat well.
Spread over cool pie filling.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or golden brown.