Meringue I

Serves: 3

Halle Leffler

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

40

Spice

58

Sweetness

57

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

5 tbsps

White Sugar

2 tbsps

Cornstarch

1 cup

Water

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C)

2

In a small saucepan combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch

3

Mix well then whisk in water

4

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and clear

5

Remove from heat and allow to cool

6

In a large mixing bowl combine egg whites, salt, and vanilla extract

7

Beat until soft mounds form

8

Gradually add 5 tablespoons sugar, beating well after each addition

9

Continue to beat egg white mixture while slowly pouring in cornstarch syrup

10

Beat until stiff peaks form

11

Spread meringue on top of pie, or pipe desired shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheet using a large pastry tip

12

Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes or until golden brown