I am going to have a mental breakdown over meringue

1/2 cup of egg whites and 1tsp cream of tartar. The egg whites are room temperature. I washed, dried, and then rinsed the mixer and bowl with vinegar and dried again. I can’t get them to stiffen. I’ve tried a kitchen aid, a hand mixer, and an immersion blender 😩
I have spent hours trying this. I’ve started over several times

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Bexsy

I have to add sugar slow. But only after they already are foamed

If you aren't using sugar. Maybe that problem?

itsok · 31-35, F

@Bexsy I haven’t added sugar because they won’t get to the point where it’s thick enough to add sweetener

Bexsy

@itsok dang. Maybe eggs were old when you bought them?

Bexsy

@itsok also, maybe just don't use meringue, i actually prefer pie etc without them. Don't let it upset you

itsok · 31-35, F

@Bexsy I bought them today, for this 😩
I’m attempting meringue cookies, no pie

Bexsy

@itsok dang it. Maybe the tarter is outdated.

Wish i knew how to tell you to fix it 😕

itsok · 31-35, F

@Bexsy I bought the tarter today too 😅 oh well