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Easy Meringue Topping Recipe

This incredibly simple recipe creates a fluffy, cloud-like meringue topping that will elevate your pies to the next level! Perfect for 8-inch pies (recipe below), easily scalable for 9 and 10-inch pies too. Get ready for melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness in just 17 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 235.4 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 3.8 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Meringue Topping

  • 2 large egg whites (3 for 9-inch pie, 4 for 10-inch pie)
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar (6 tablespoons for 9-inch pie, ½ cup (4 ounces) for 10-inch pie)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Easy Meringue Topping

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat 2 large egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar, beating constantly until stiff, glossy peaks form. (For a 9-inch pie: use 3 egg whites and 6 tablespoons sugar; for a 10-inch pie: use 4 egg whites and ½ cup (4 ounces) sugar).
  4. Gently fold in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  5. Spread the meringue evenly over your cooled pie filling.
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly golden brown and firm to the touch.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

204g

Fat

0g

Carbs

17g

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