Never-Fail Meringue

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 3 egg whites
• 7 tablespoons sugar
• Dash of salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blend cornstarch and cold water in a teflon pan; add boiling water. Stir continually and cook until clear and thickened. Let stand until completely cold (quick-cool over ice water). Beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add the sugar and beat until stiff, but not dry. At low speed; add salt and vanilla. Gradually beat in cold cornstarch mixture. Beat at high speed for a few minutes. Spread meringue on filled pie shell. Bake in a 350-degree oven 15 to 20 minutes. This meringue cuts beautifully, never gets sticky, and it does not fall.