PERFECT MERINGUE

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The title says it all; this is very, very good. I've used this recipe several times since I got it in my homemaking class in high school, circa 1965.

Provided by Happy Hippie

Categories     Pie

Time 20m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon flavoring (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until frothy.
  • Gradually beat sugar a little at a time.
  • Continue beating until stiff and glassy. Don't underbeat.
  • Beat until all sugar is dissolved.
  • Beat in flavoring (optional).
  • Pile meringue onto hot pie filling, being careful to seal meringue onto edge of crust to prevent shrinking and weeping.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until delicately browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346, Fat 0.2, Sodium 165.5, Carbohydrate 76.8, Sugar 76.2, Protein 10.8

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