Lemon Orange Meringue Float

Ingredients

• 1 quart water
• Juice and pulp of 2 lemons
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 4 or 5 oranges, sliced
• 3 egg whites
• Sugar and flavoring to taste

Method

1. 1 Combine water, lemon juice and pulp, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2. 2 Whisk in cornstarch and boil for 15 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.
3. 3 Allow the syrup to cool completely.
4. 4 Beat egg whites to stiff peaks, adding sugar and flavoring to taste.
5. 5 Pour the cooled syrup over sliced oranges in a bowl. Top with large spoonfuls of the meringue.