Name: Meringue
Yield: Makes enough for 1 pie or 8 to 10 meringue shells
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 egg whites; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Note:

For meringue shells, preheat the oven to 225°F, then make the meringue. Drop the meringue on a greased baking sheet. Mash out with back of a spoon and make a hollow in the middle to hold the filling. Bake for 1/2 hour. Cool before adding your favorite filling.

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