Meringue-Never Weeps

By MarieR

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 4 large egg whites
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 2 tablespoons of the sugar with the corn starch and cold water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and is CLEAR. Cool.
In separate bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla into soft peaks. Gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons of sugar, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine meringue mixture with egg white mixture and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Evenly spread 1/2 inch layer meringue over filling. With pastry bag-pipe remaining meringue in design of your choice: beehive, etc.
Bake in preheated, 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or meringue is golden brown.
Yield: Meringue for one pie or pudding: 8 or 9 inches.