Meringue - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 or 4 egg whites
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
6 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

For one (9-inch) pie:
Beat egg whites with vanilla and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff and glossy peaks form and all sugar is dissolved. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of pastry.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.