Perfect Meringue

Per serving

346kcal
10.8гProteins
0.2гFats
76.8гCarbs

The title says it all; this is very, very good. I've used this recipe several times since I got it in my homemaking class in high school, circa 1965.

Ingredients

  • egg whites↗3
  • cream of tartar↗1⁄4 teaspoon
  • sugar↗6 tablespoons
  • flavoring (optional)1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until frothy.

  2. 2

    Gradually beat sugar a little at a time.

  3. 3

    Continue beating until stiff and glassy. Don't underbeat.

  4. 4

    Beat until all sugar is dissolved.

  5. 5

    Beat in flavoring (optional).

  6. 6

    Pile meringue onto hot pie filling, being careful to seal meringue onto edge of crust to prevent shrinking and weeping.

  7. 7

    Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until delicately browned.

Source: food.com
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