Never Fail Meringue

This makes a tender meringue, and it will not weep!

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 3 egg whites
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Mix cornstarch and water. Stir into boiling water. Cook until thick and clear.
2. Let cool completely.
3. Beat egg whites; gradually beat in sugar, salt and vanilla extract. Beat into cooled, cooked mixture; continue beating until mixture stands in peaks.
4. Spread on pie.
5. Brown in a preheated 375 degrees F oven.