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Never-Ever-Fail Meringue

SUBMITTED BY: Carol  PHOTO BY: doods 

"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."
Never-Ever-Fail Meringue Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 38 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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Original recipe yield 1 pie's worth

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2006 by doods 
This meringue is wonderful! I followed the recipe exactly as written and it turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by susie 
absolutley perfect and tasty meringue. A little more work than usual but there is no guess as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2007 by CYNJNE 
I was very pleased with this meringue. Another tip for those whose meringue seems to slip off... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE 
PERFECT!! Today was the perfect test of a truely good recipe that stands up to its name. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2005 by LISAORJACK 
This made PERFECT meringue;...just as a precaution I broke my eggs & stuck whites in fridge,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by TEACH523 
I have always had trouble with meringue (weeping, pulling away from sides). This was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2003 by CWALDON 
This was one of the best meringue recipes. It really is fool-proof. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by Roe 
This is my meringue recipe from now on. The only one that got good for me. The second time I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by Carol B 
For years I have searched for the perfect meringue. I've tried all methods and always had my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2003 by michelleballenger 
Easy & always turns out. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Never-Ever-Fail Meringue

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 48

  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1.4g

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