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*Meringue for Pies
Ingredients:
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch salt
6 tablespoons sugar
Beat the egg whites till they form soft peaks. Add the cream oftartar and salt and continue beating till the whites are stiff butnot dry. Add sugar, a little at a time, beating it in well.
Spread the meringue over the pie, being certain to cover the surfacecompletely, including the edge of the crust. If you are deft withthe pastry tube, you may pipe the meringue over the pie, using a #6rosette tube. Bake the meringue at 350 degrees 15 to 18 minutes, oruntil it is lightly browned.
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