2 egg whites (1/4 cup)
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar or 1 tbsp. light corn syrup
1/3 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, and water in top of double boiler. Beat on high speed 1 minute with electric mixer. Place over boiling water, beat on high speed 7 minutes. Remove pan from boiling water; add vanilla. Beat 2 minutes longer on high speed.