1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. gelatin
1/2 c. cold water
1/2 c. boiling water
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift 1 cup sugar. Soak 1 1/2 tablespoons gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water. Dissolve in 1/2 cup boiling water. Cool. Whip until stiff 4 egg whites (whites only). Add gelatin to egg whites in slow stream. Whip constantly. Add sugar, 1/2 a cup at a time. Whip well. Whip in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Serve with custard sauce or crushed sweetened fruit.