A cooked meringue style icing.
Step: 1
Combine the egg whites, sugar, corn syrup, water, cream of tartar, and salt in the top of a double boiler over water that is at a hard boil. Start beating right away with a beater until the mixture stands in stiff peaks. Remove from heat and add vanilla or your favorite flavoring and keep beating until it is thick enough to spread easily.
Per Serving: 76 calories; protein 0.6g; carbohydrates 19.2g; sodium 58mg.