miracle meringue

Name: Miracle Meringue
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) water; 1/4 cup(s) plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 3 or 4 - egg whites, room temp; 1 dash(es) salt

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Gail Welch

Carthage, TX

Updated on Apr 8, 2011

Can't remember where I got this recipe but the best part is this meringue does not get "weepy."

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This recipe from Gail has the same ingredients that the store bought has only better.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 or 4 - egg whites, room temp
1 dash salt

How To Make miracle meringue

Step 1

Combine water, sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Stir well. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thickened and transparent.

Step 2

Beat egg whites and salt until foamy. Continue beating while gradually adding cooked mixture. Beat 3 minutes until stiff (not dry) peaks form. Do not overbeat.
Step 3

Spread over pie-sealing edges. Bake at 425 degrees for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned.
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