High Altitude Meringue For Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 6 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 egg whites

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a glass or ceramic bowl, stir together the cornstarch, sugar and salt. mix in the water. heat in the microwave until the mixture is thick and clear, about 2 minutes at full power. set aside to cool slightly.
• beat egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until foamy. gradually pour in the sugar mixture while continuing to whip the egg whites until thick and stiff enough to hold a peak. cover pie filling completely with meringue, sealing to the edges. bake as directed in the recipe, or in a preheated 450 degrees f (220 degrees c) oven until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.