3 large egg whites
175g caster sugar (25+50per egg white)
1tsp corn flour
beat the eggs to soft peaks. Add the sugar 1/4 at a time and keep whisking until soft and glossy.
Rub a drop between your fingers – if you can still feel grainy sugar, keep it mixing.
for basic nests spoon out onto baking sheets, and bake at 120c (fan) for 1hr. Turn off the oven, and let the meringues cool in the oven.