Meringues

Meringues

Makes 16

  • 3 large egg whites
  • 180g caster sugar

Preparation Time: 15 minutes. Cooking Time: 2 hours.

  1. Place a sheet of greaseproof paper or Bake-o-Glide on a large baking sheet.
  2. Place the egg whites in a large, clean grease-free bowl and whisk the eggs until they stand up in stiff peaks.
  3. Gradually whisk in the sugar, a spoonful at a time. The mixture should be thick and hold in peaks.
  4. Using a plain nozzle, pipe 16 rounds onto the lined baking sheet.
  5. Place the baking sheet in the oven. CAST OVEN: simmering oven or oven on B1 setting on position 3. FAN OVEN: preheated to B1/100 °C/200°F. Cook for 1 ½ - 2 hours until the meringues peel off the paper easily.
  6. Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight tin.
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