Belizean Meringue

Ingredients

 * 3 egg whites
 * 1 tsp lime juice or ⅛ tsp cream of tartar
 * 2 tbsp sugar 30 ml

Directions

 * 1) Beat egg whites with rotary beater or electric mix at high speed until the foam stands in peak when the beater is withdrawn slowly.
 * 2) Add ½ of the sugar and lime juice.
 * 3) Meringue will begin to look glossy and will stand in stiff peaks when beater is withdrawn.
 * 4) Add the other ½ of the sugar.
 * 5) Continue to beat well.
 * 6) Spread over pie filling sealing it carefully to the edge of crust.
 * 7) Swirl top to decorate.
 * 8) Bake at 325°F / 165°C until slightly brown (for 15 – 20 minutes).