Never-Ever-Fail Meringue

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Some people find it hard to make a good meringue like some people find it hard to make a good pastry shell. I am enclosing this recipe for the ones who need to make it without too many problems encountered.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 9-inch pie's worth

Never-Ever-Fail Meringue

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons cold water

½ cup boiling water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 egg whites

6 tablespoons white sugar

1 pinch salt

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Bake pie at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes until tips of meringue begin to brown.

Nutritional Information

Never-Ever-Fail Meringue

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 47.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.4g 3%

Carbohydrates: 10.4g 3%

Sugars: 9.5g

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Folate: 0.5mcg

Calcium: 1.6mg

Magnesium: 1.7mg 1%

Potassium: 21.6mg 1%

Sodium: 21.5mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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