1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 unbeaten egg whites
3 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla

Put all the above ingredients into the top section of a double boiler with water in the lower section. When the water in the lower section is boiling, put the top section in the lower section and place the entire double boiler on the base of an electric mixer. Using high speed, mix for 4 minutes.

VARIATIONS:

CARAMEL:

Include 1 cup brown sugar in the mixture.

MARASCHINO CHERRY:

Include 3 tablespoons maraschino juice, water and chopped cherries in the mixture.

ORANGE:

Include 3 tablespoons orange juice and grated rind in the mixture.

PINEAPPLE:

Include 3 tablespoons pineapple juice and chopped pineapple in the mixture.

MOCHA:

Include 3 tablespoons coffee in the mixture.