How to Make a Meringue Topping

For 9" pie:
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp flavouring (eg. vanilla), optional

For 8" pie:
2 egg whites
1/4 tsp salt
4 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp flavouring, optional

Beat the egg whites with salt until frothy. Whites will whip fluffier if they are at room temperature.

Then beat in sugar, 1 tbsp at a time. Beat until meringue is stiff and glossy. The meringue is ready for the pie when the sugar has dissolved and the meringue is stiff enough to hold a point, yet still looks moist.

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Add flavouring, if desired. Beat only enough to blend.

Swirl meringue lightly on pie, sealing to edge of crust to prevent shrinking.

Bake in moderate oven 350F for 12-15 minutes, until delicately browned.

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