Never Fail Meringue

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan. Stir in water. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until thick and clear.
2. 2
   Cool.
3. 3
   Beat egg whites, salt and vanilla until soft mounds form.
4. 4
   Add remaining sugar gradually, beating well after each addition. Add cornstarch mixture.
5. 5
   Continue beating until meringue stands in stiff peaks. Mound onto cooled pie, sealing edges to pastry shell. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
6. 6
   Let pie cool at least 2 hours before cutting.