Never Fail Meringue - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. cold water
1/2 c. boiling water
6 Tbsp. granulated sugar
3 egg whites, at room temperature
pinch of salt

Preparation

Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water; add 1/2 cup boiling water and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is clear and thickens.
Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool.
With electric mixer at high, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Set mixer on low speed and add 6 tablespoons sugar gradually.
Add salt and vanilla if desired.
Add cooled cornstarch mixture. Gradually return mixer to high speed and beat well.
Spread on pie filling.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.