2 tablespoons water (or fruit juice)
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1/2 teaspoon water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (see note)
Put water (or juice), egg whites, salt, and sugar in top of double boiler and beat to blend ingredients. Soften gelatin in 1/2 teaspoon cold water. Cook egg white mixture over boiling water, beating constantly, 3 to 4 minutes, or until meringue piles into glossy peaks. Add softened gelatin and beat vigorously 1 minute. Remove from heat and place pan in cold water; beat until cold. Spread on pie.
Covers one 9 or 10 inch pie.
*Note: If water is used, add 1/4 teaspoon extract while frosting is cooling.
