Recipe for cooking never fail meringue

Desserts to Go with Coffee and Tea :: Custard and Meringue Pies

Never Fail Meringue

This Makes approximately a tender meringue, and it will not weep!

2 tsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. cold water
1/2 c. boiling water
3 egg whites
6 Tbsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract or flavoring

Mix cornstarch and water. Stir into boiling water. Cook until thick and clear. Let cool completely.

Beat egg whites; gradually beat in sugar, salt and vanilla extract or flavoring. Beat into cooled, cooked mixture; continue beating until mixture stands in peaks. Spread on pie. Brown in preheated 375 degree F oven.