Mile High Meringue - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 egg whites, room temperature
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup water
6 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, lemon juice and water.
Bring to a slow boil over medium heat and stir until clear and thick.
Set aside and cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
Gradually add cooled cornstarch mixture, beating until mixture thickens.
Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until soft peaks form, approximately 5 to 8 minutes.
Spoon the prepared meringue over your favorite pie and bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.