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Meringue I

SUBMITTED BY: Jackie Smith PHOTO BY: Barbara Shepherd

"This meringue is made with a sugar syrup and is stabilized by cornstarch. More durable than most meringues. Can be used to top 1 pie, or can be piped onto a baking sheet to make 'nests.'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 10 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Continue to beat egg white mixture while slowly pouring in cornstarch syrup. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  5. Spread meringue on top of pie, or pipe desired shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheet using a large pastry tip.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2004 by MARIEELLENMCM
I have never made meringue that satisfied me as best as this one did. it was perfect. did not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by Tammy
Don't know what I did wrong. My "syrup" was thick with no possibility of pouring. I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2005 by JKERNS81
This is the yummiest, easiest, meringue recipe. I put it on "grandmas lemon meringue pie" It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by TasteKing
I gave this recipe a 2 for sending cooks down the wrong path. You are not looking for your... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2007 by jrs1218
I used this meringue to make nests. Baked them at 350 for 20 minutes...turned it down to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2006 by Jody
This was easy and very yummy. Not weepy at all MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2008 by Susan
This is the best meringue recipe I have found. It is very easy to make and consistently comes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2007 by mrs.m
I am an avid baker but could never master meringue until this recipe my pie was superb. Thank you! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2007 by Carl
The best meringue I ever made. Next time I may drop off a little sugar but love the way it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2007 by taztaz
I dont know If I jus cooked them wrong but my cookies came out kind of burned and gooey MORE


 
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