Meringue basics

By AJloves2cook

Many pies & deserts are made better with a tasty meringue, and this is a basic recipe for one, which can be modified to suit the situation.

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites only, at room temp
• 4 Tbs granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice

Preparation

Step 1

Beat egg whites in a medium bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Add in lemon juice & whisk in granulated sugar in a slow, steady 1 Tbs at a time. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.