Meringue
- Source
- Handwritten recipe card
- Cook
- 12-15 min
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- Sugar (gradually added, to stiff peaks)
Steps
- Beat egg whites, vanilla & cream of tartar till soft peaks.
- Gradually add sugar till stiff.
- Spread meringue over filling at room temp, to edges.
- Bake mod. oven 350°F, 12-15 mins, or until peaks are golden brown.
Notes
Whites will whip fluffier if they are at room temp. 3 egg whites for 9 in. pie; 2 egg whites for 8 in. pie.