But if youâre among the estimated 5% of Americans who have mold allergies, you may be all too well acquainted with the itchy eyes, nasal congestion, coughing, wheezing, skin irritation, and other symptoms mold allergies can cause. Severe mold allergies can even trigger potentially dangerous asthma attacks.
Bake your meringue pie at a high temperature with a short baking time. This prevents overcooking the outer layer of meringue, so beading is avoided. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Turn up the heat for more crisping action. Also due to the humid oven atmosphere, it can sometimes be hard to get foods as crispy as you want them to be â particularly things like roasted potatoes, meringue, or pÃ¢te Ã  choux. If crunchy and crispy is your aim, try turning up the oven heat by 25Â°F. The cooking time will change slightly, so be attentive toward the end of cooking and look out for visual and aromatic cues that your food is done.