Meringues

You can't beat a perfect Meringue with lots of different fruits. Make yours today with this delicious recipe.
Baking

Ingredients

3 large free range egg whites, at room temperature
150g caster sugar

Method

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Step 1

Preheat your oven to fan 120ºC. Line two baking trays with baking paper (meringue can stick to greaseproof paper and foil).

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Step 2

Put the egg whites into a large clean glass or metal mixing bowl. Using a hand blender with the whisk attachment, beat them on low speed until the mixture resembles a fluffy cloud and stands up in stiff peaks when the whisk is lifted.

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Step 3

Continue whisking using the high speed and start to add the caster sugar, a bit at a time. Continue beating for 3-4 seconds between each addition of the caster sugar. Be careful not to over beat the mixture. The mixture should be thick and glossy.

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Step 4

Using two dessertspoons, scoop 16 evenly sized ball shaped meringues onto the baking paper, leaving plenty of space between them.

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Step 5

Bake for 1-1 ½ hours until the meringues are pale, golden-brown, crisp and lift away easily from the baking paper. Turn the oven off then open the oven door slightly and leave the meringues to cool inside the oven.