Mile High Meringue

PaulaG's Note:

Are you tired of weepy, sticky meringue? This meringue will not let you down. It stands proud and adorns your favorite pie with a delicious mound of delicate meringue. The cook time does not reflect the time to cool the cornstarch mixture. This recipe is from one of my all time favorite cookbooks-- More Make-A-Mix Cookery,

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 pie

• 3 egg whites, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 tablespoons sugar

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, lemon juice and water.
2. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat and stir until clear and thick.
3. Set aside and cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
5. Gradually add cooled cornstarch mixture, beating until mixture thickens.
6. Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until soft peaks form, approximately 5 to 8 minutes.
7. Spoon the prepared meringue over your favorite pie and bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Reviews

[bartonian]

forgot the stars. i would have given it a '10'!!!!!

[CHILI SPICE]

Oops... forgot the stars I think... sorry... here they are!

[Baby Kato]

The recipe made a nice, golden brown, tall, fluffy, meringue. It turned out just perfectly, not too sweet. It was fast and really easy to make. Looks like a pro made it. I will be using this recipe often. Thank you so much Paula for sharing.