Meringue
["1/2 c. sugar, divided", "1 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/8 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. water", "3 egg whites", "1/2 tsp. vanilla"]
["Combine 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan; stirring constantly.", "Add water and cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.", "Boil for 1 minute.", "Cool completely. Beat egg whites at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until soft peaks form.", "Add vanilla and cornstarch mixture. Beat until stiff peaks form, enough for one 9-inch pie."]
["sugar", "cornstarch", "salt", "water", "egg whites", "vanilla"]