This is a recipe from Wilton. I have made this boiled icing and it is wonderful stuff!
Meringue:
3 Tbsp Wilon Meringue Powder
1/2 c cold water
Syrup:
2 c granulated sugar
1/4 c corn syrup
1/2 c water
Beat meringue powder and 1/2 cup cold water until stiff, about 4 minutes. In microwave safe bowl combine sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water. Heat on high bringing syrup mixture to a boil (approx. 5 minutes). Remove from microwave and let mixture cool slightly (1-2 minutes). Slowly add syrup to meringue mixture. Beat on HIGH for 4 minutes until stiff and glossy. (This took me longer than 4 minutes....closer to 10 minutes)
For top of range: Mix sugar, corn syrup and water in 2 qt. saucepan. Bring to boil; cool slightly and follow directions above.
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Boiled icing is nice for string work and other fine detail work. It also sets up nicely on fondant. I don't know that I would ice or fill a cake with it though. It is not as sweet as butter cream and has a bit if a tart taste.
