Strawberry Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

baked 9-inch pie shell
1/4 c. water
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 unbeaten egg whites

Preparation

Place ingredients in double boiler and beat.
Place container over rapidly boiling water.
Beat steadily with wire whisk or rotary beater until the meringue will hold a peak (6 to 8 minutes).
Remove the container from heat and continue to beat for 3 minutes.
Fill the pie shell with 2 to 3 cups hulled strawberries or other tart fruit.
Cover with meringue.
Swirl on top for a professional effect.
Place pie under broiler to brown top lightly, if desired.
When cool, chill pie.