Never-Ever-Fail Meringue Recipe
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Never-Ever-Fail Meringue

By: Carol 
"Some people find it hard to make a good meringue like some people find it hard to make a good pastry shell. I am enclosing this recipe for the ones who need to make it without too many problems encountered."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (51)

 

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 egg whites
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

  1. Blend cornstarch and cold water in a saucepan. Add boiling water, and cook until thick and clear. Cool completely.
  2. Beat egg whites till foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, beating until stiff and glossy. Add salt and vanilla, and slowly beat in cold cornstarch mixture. Beat quickly for several minutes. Spread meringue on filled, cooled 9 inch pie.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 48 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2007 by cynjne Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I was very pleased with this meringue. Another tip for those whose meringue seems to slip off...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2006 by doods   view full review
This meringue is wonderful! I followed the recipe exactly as written and it turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by susie   view full review
absolutley perfect and tasty meringue. A little more work than usual but there is no guess as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2005 by LISAORJACK   view full review
This made PERFECT meringue;...just as a precaution I broke my eggs & stuck whites in fridge,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE   view full review
PERFECT!! Today was the perfect test of a truely good recipe that stands up to its name. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by TEACH523   view full review
I have always had trouble with meringue (weeping, pulling away from sides). This was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by Roe   view full review
This is my meringue recipe from now on. The only one that got good for me. The second time I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by Carol B   view full review
For years I have searched for the perfect meringue. I've tried all methods and always had my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2003 by CWALDON   view full review
This was one of the best meringue recipes. It really is fool-proof.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2003 by michelleballenger Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Easy & always turns out.

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