meringue i

ingredients

• servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 tablespoons white sugar

recipe

• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (225 degrees c).
• in a small saucepan combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch. mix well then whisk in water. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and clear. remove from heat and allow to cool.
• in a large mixing bowl combine egg whites, salt, and vanilla extract. beat until soft mounds form. gradually add 5 tablespoons sugar, beating well after each addition.
• continue to beat egg white mixture while slowly pouring in cornstarch syrup. beat until stiff peaks form.
• spread meringue on top of pie, or pipe desired shapes parchment-lined baking sheet using a large pastry tip.
• bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes or until golden brown.