Never fail meringue

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       Title: Never Fail Meringue
  Categories: Pies, Desserts
       Yield: 6 servings
  
       1 tb Cornstarch                          2 tb Cold water
     1/2 c  Boiling water                       3 ea Egg whites
       6 tb Sugar                               1 x  Pinch baking soda
       1 ts Vanilla                        
  
   Blend cornstarch and cold water in saucepan.Add boiling water.
   Cook,stirring until clear and thickened.Let stand until cold.With electric
   beater on high speed,beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually,add sugar;beat
   until stiff but not dry.Turn mixer to low speed;add soda and vanilla.
   Gradually,beat in cold cornstarch mixture.Raise mixer again to high
   speed;beat well.Spread meringue over cooled pie filling.Bake @ 350 degrees
   for at least 10 minutes
  
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