Meringue
1 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp cold water
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
3 eggs whites
6 Tbsp sugar
In small saucepan, mix cornstarch and cold water until blended
Stir in boiling water, put over medium heat and bring to boil, stirring constantly. cook, stirring 2 minutes, or until thickened.
Remove from heat and set pan in small amount of cold water to hasten cooling to room temperature.
Add lemon juice to egg whites and beat in electric mixer or with rotary beater until whites stand in soft peaks.
Add cornstarch mixture all at once and beat until well blended.
Eldora's Notes:
Like Leola makes--try for baked Alaska