No Weeping Meringue
["1/2 c. cold water", "1 Tbsp. cornstarch", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "3 egg whites", "5 Tbsp. sugar"]
["Combine cornstarch, 2 tablespoons sugar and water.", "Cook until mixture thickens.", "Set aside to cool.", "Beat egg whites until stiff; add 5 tablespoons sugar gradually.", "Continue beating until very stiff.", "Add the cooked mixture (which must be cold) beating well.", "Add a few drops of vanilla.", "Pile on pie and bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.", "Open door, let pie remain in oven a few minutes longer before removing to cool.", "This helps prevent the meringue from falling."]
["cold water", "cornstarch", "sugar", "egg whites", "sugar"]