Meringue, Tammy's - Master Cookbook Recipe # 446

Name: Meringue, Tammy's - Master Cookbook Recipe # 446
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 (one) 9-inch pie
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar; 2 tsp. cornstarch; 5 large egg whites (room temperature)

This recipe for Tammy's Meringue produces a beautiful, high topping that is both glossy and stable. By using a touch of cornstarch and cream of tartar, you get a meringue that holds its shape beautifully without being tough. It’s the perfect, cloud-like finish for any Southern custard pie, creating those classic golden peaks that everyone loves.

This is recipe #446 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 10 minCook time: 25 minTotal time: 35 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. cornstarch
5 large egg whites (room temperature)

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cream of tartar, and cornstarch. Mix these dry ingredients well.
In a clean mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature egg whites on high speed until they become frothy.
Add 1 tablespoon of the dry sugar mixture and continue beating until you see foam.
Gradually add the remaining dry ingredients, one tablespoon at a time, beating until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.
Check the consistency every 30 seconds to ensure you do not overbeat.
Spread the meringue over the hot pie filling, making sure to seal it completely to the edges of the crust.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 25 minutes (ensure it bakes for at least 20 minutes to cook through).
Allow the pie to sit at room temperature until it is completely cooled before serving.

Notes

Tammy's Tips: Never put a warm meringue pie in the refrigerator, or it will "weep" and get watery! For a real treat, try using monk fruit sugar instead of granulated sugar,it creates a beautiful meringue with a lovely crispy crust. Remember that old-fashioned meringue is best served the day it's made, so try to time your baking for the day you plan to share it with your family.