Lib's Banana Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Pudding: In a large saucepot over medium heat, add cornstarch, sugar, eggs, water, milk, margarine, vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and set aside to cool while preparing meringue.
4. 4
   Meringue: In a medium mixing bowl add the egg whites and beat on high speed with electric mixer until stiff peaks start to form.
5. 5
   Add a dash of salt and slowly add in 1/2 cup sugar a little at a time until all sugar has been added.
6. 6
   Continue beating egg whites until stiff peaks have formed.
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   (Tip: if when you turn meringue upside down and the peaks stay put-the meringue is ready to be used.)
8. 8
   Assemble pudding: In a large oven proof pan, layer vanilla wafers, bananas and pudding mixture; ending with vanilla wafers on top.
9. 9
   Spread meringue over vanilla wafers and bake at 400 degrees just until the meringue has turned a golden brown.
10. 10
    Remove from oven and let cool.
11. 11
    Refrigerate until ready to serve.