PIE, Meringue

By tullyg33

Ingredients

• FOR 9" PIE:
• FOR 8" PIE"
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract (if desired)
• 2 egg whites
• 4 Tbls. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (if desired)
• 3 egg whites
• 6 Tbls. sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Add salt and extract to egg whites.
Beat to stiff foam.
Add sugar, a tablespoon at a time, and continue beating until mixture forms moist, lustrous peaks.
Spread over cooled filling, sealing to edge of pastry.

Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) for 12-15 minutes.

NOTE: Egg whites will be fluffier when separated and left standing until room temperature. I always add egg yolks to filling if making cooked filling on stove. I would not recommend adding them to instant pudding or uncooked fillings.