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Never Fail Meringue
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
For that perfect meringue each time, try this Never Fail Meringue recipe.
Recipe courtesy of Joann Harwell of Ugly Crust Pies.
Preparation
- Combine 2 tablespoons sugar with cornstarch in a small saucepan. Add water. Cover over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and clear.
- In separate bowl, beat egg whites with salt and vanilla until soft mounds form.
- Add sugar gradually, beating well after each addition.
- Add hot mixture.
- Continue beating until meringue stands in stiff peaks. Spoon over filling.
- Bake at 350ºF for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
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