Mary'S Never-Fail Meringue - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a saucepan, combine water, sugar and cornstarch.
Heat, stirring, until thick and clear.
Cool slightly.
Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, if you like it.
In a large bowl, whip egg whites with a pinch of salt until droopy peaks form.
Continue whipping as you slowly pour in the sugar-water mixture.
Whip until peaks will stand up straight.
Spread over warm filling, pushing the meringue against the crust.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 5 to 7 minutes or until nicely browned.
Cool on rack out of the way of drafts and do not refrigerate until completely cooled.