What Is Meringue?
Meringue: Egg whites whipped with sugar into a stiff, glossy foam. It is baked crisp, or piled on top of a pie and browned.
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The sugar stabilizes the whipped whites, so add it gradually once they turn foamy. Stiff peaks stand up when you lift the whisk, and the mixture looks glossy and smooth rather than grainy.
A meringue topping on lemon pie should touch the edges of the filling, which stops it from shrinking away. Keep egg whites free of any yolk or fat, since even a little prevents them from whipping fully.
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