This is a fool proof recipe. Wish I'd had it 40 years ago. Now my meringue is always perfect.
Mile High Meringue
1 tablespoon cornstarch
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup water
3 egg whites
pinch of cream of tartar
Put first 3 ingredients in a 2 cup measure. Microwave for 1 or 2 minutes until clear. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Pour the sugar-cornstarch mixture slowly over the egg whites. Finish beating the egg whites for 8 minutes, but on medium speed. Put on top of pie and brown until light brown at 350.