Remarkably, the only ingredients needed to make meringue are egg whites and sugar, though an acid—usually lemon juice or cream of tartar—is often included as well. Here's ho… See more

Making meringues is not hard, but here are some tips to make sure that you get the most out of those egg whites. Consistency is key: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add your sugar… See more

1 cup sugar (7 ounces; 200g) 1/2 cup water 4 large egg whites, at room temperature and preferably from fresh eggs (see note) 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, lemon juice from 1 lemo… See more

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over high heat, stirring only until it comes to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, stop stirring. Cook until sugar syrup registers 2… See more

For best results, use fresh eggs at room temperature. To clean out the pot you used to cook the sugar, fill it with water and bring it to a boil. This should dissolve any sugar that's harde… See more