Never Fail Meringue - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. water
6 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/3 tsp. vanilla
3 egg whites
pinch of salt

Preparation

Combine water, sugar and cornstarch; cook and stir until thick and clear.
Cool slightly; add vanilla.
In a large bowl beat egg whites and salt until droopy peaks form.
Continue beating as you slowly pour in the water and sugar mixture.
Beat until peaks stand up straight.