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Ingredients
| eggs: 3 (whites, large//room temperature) |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| cream of tartar: 1/4 tsp |
| granulated sugar: 6 Tbl |
| cornstarch: 1 1/2 tsp |
Meringue Topping
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Prep Time
10 min -
Cook Time
0 min -
Servings
8 serving(s)
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- preheat the oven to 325* --
- in a large mixer bowl -- beat the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- gradually add the sugar a tablespoon at a time and continue beating until soft peaks form --
- just before beating is completed sprinkle in the cornstarch --
- the peaks should not topple over when the beater is raised -- but the meringue should not appear dry.
- spread the meringue on lukewarm filling in the pie shell(this helps keep it from shrinking away from the filling as it cools.).
- clear over the edge of the crust.
- swoop the meringue into attractive peaks.
- bake for 15-18 minutes or until the peaks are golden brown.
- cool the pie gradually.there should be no warmth at all left in the meringue, then refrigerate.