If basic meringue is nothing more than a mixture of beaten egg whites and sugar, why does it seem so daunting? Well, have no fear - Nan's Mile High Meringue recipe is here. Follow her simple steps and you'll be a master meringue maker in minutes!
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 25 minutesminutes
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 34kcal
Ingredients
5egg whites
5Tbs.ice water
¼cupgranulated sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer set to high speed, beat the egg whites, sugar, and water for 3-5 minutes until the meringue forms stiff peaks when you lift the beaters.
Using a spatula, gently spread the prepared meringue over the pie filling in the crust, making sure the meringue is spread past the edges of the pie crust, touching the pie plate all the way around. **This helps to keep the meringue from shrinking back away from the edges of the crust as it bakes. Use a skinny spatula or spreader to tease peaks and swirls on the top of the meringue in a pretty way. (You know, make it look fluffy and “cloud-like” 🙂
Place the pie onto the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the meringue is fully baked throughout and the top is nicely golden brown.
Let the pie cool, then place it into the fridge to chill. Once the pie is fully chilled, it will be much easier to slice and serve. **To make it easier to slice the pie, dip it into ice cold water when slice into the pie, wiping the knife afterwards each time.