Meringue Pie Shell

Directions

1. Heat oven to 275 degrees.
2. Generously butter 9-inch pie pan.
3. In small mixer bowl, beat 2 egg whites (¼ to ⅓ cup) and ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar until foamy.
4. Beat in ½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy.
5. Do not underbeat.
6. Pile into pie pan, pressing meringue up against side of pan.
7. Bake 45 minutes.
8. Turn off oven; leave meringue in oven with door closed 45 minutes.
9. Remove from oven; finish cooling away from draft.