No Weep Meringue
Marie Harrigan, Eau Galle, WI

1/4 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 cup water 1 tsp. vanilla Pinch of salt 3 egg whites (room temperature)

Combine sugar, cornstarch, and water in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and looks clear. Set aside to cool completely. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff. Add cooked mixture slowly to egg whites and continue beating until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Pile lightly on top of pie and bake at 325 degrees until lightly browned.