Cream of Tartar is an essential piece of any baker's puzzle. It can be used to make frosting or candies creamier. It is often used to stabilize and give more volume to beaten egg whites. It is nearly impossible to make a meringue topping without this handy ingredient. To keep boiled vegetables from losing their color, you can add a teaspoon of cream of tartar to your water.
Common Uses: Cakes, pies, cupcakes, candies and gelatin desserts.