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Basic meringues

Author: Sarah Brooks
These light fluffy basic meringues are the perfect way to use up left over egg whites after making ice cream or other treats.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 serves, approx.
Calories 30 kcal

Equipment

  • Electric hand beaters or a stand mixer

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (160gms) caster sugar
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven as low at it will go, ideally 212°F (100°C ) or less and line two baking trays with non stick baking paper.
  • Beat egg whites in a bowl using hand mixer or stand mixer until it starts to form stiff opaque white peaks
  • Slowly add sugar, a table spoon or two at a time, make sure sugar is well beaten in in between adding more sugar.
  • Add the salt, vanilla and vinegar and mix in well
  • Add mix to a clean pipping bag fitted with a fluted nozzle.
  • Pipe on to tray in small circles about 2 inches (5cm) diameter, spaced about 1 inch (2.5cm) apart.
  • Sprinkle with rainbow coloured sprinkles (optional)
  • Bake in oven for 1.5 hours or until crisp and hollow sounding when tapped.
  • Turn off oven and allow to cool completely.
  • Eat immediately or store in a air tight container for up to a week
  • Delicious on their own or served with ice cream, fresh cream or fresh fruit!

Nutrition

Calories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.02gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 2mgSugar: 7gVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 0.2mgIron: 0.01mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

Nutritional information is an estimate based on an online database. The nutritional content of ingredients may vary by brand. If you require accurate nutritional information, you should calculate this based on the specific brands and products you are using.

Keywords: easy meringues, egg whites, kids party food
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