1 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. cold water
1/2 c. boiling water
6 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
3 egg whites

Blend cornstarch and cold water in a saucepan. Add boiling water and cook, stirring, until clear and thick. Let stand to cooled. Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff, but not dry. Slowly add vanilla. Gradually beat in cornstarch mixture. Beat well. Spread meringue over cooled pie. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. This meringue cuts beautifully and never gets sticky.