Meringue - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar, divided
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
3 egg whites
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

Combine 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Stirring constantly, add water and cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
Boil 1 minute; cool completely.