Forgotten Meringues

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites with lemon juice or cream of tartar until frothy.
3. 3
   Gradually beat in sugar, a little at a time.
4. 4
   Beat until stiff and glossy.
5. 5
   Drop by small spoonfuls in circles on brown paper on baking sheet or heap into high mounds and hollow out with back of spoon.
6. 6
   Put into oven, close door and turn off oven.
7. 7
   (Don't peek!)
8. 8
   Let stand overnight in oven.
9. 9
   Makes 12 meringues.