Originally Posted by
notmorecraft
Apparently if its damp outside it dan affect meringues setting. One of the British Telly Chefs mentioned this, which means in UK you've no chance lol.
I've successfully made pies with a meringue topping in wet or damp weather, but you can't make divinity candy when it's raining outside. It will never set up!
Not unlike putting a coat of Varathane on stained or refinished wood when it's raining. The finish will remain tacky forever! Ask me how I know.....and I knew better than to do it but did it anyway!