Shelly's Recipe

NEVER-EVER-FAIL MERINGUE

Category: Miscellaneous

1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 egg whites
6 tbsp sugar
1 pinch salt

Blend cornstarch and cold water in a saucepan. Add boiling water, and cook until thick and clear. Cool completely.

Beat egg whites till foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, beating until stiff and glossy. Add salt and vanilla, and slowly beat in cold cornstarch mixture. Beat quickly for several minutes. Spread meringue on filled, cooled 9 inch pie. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.