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Meringues
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Prickly Pear

Ingredients
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/8 tsp (1 ml) cream of tartar
  • 3/4 cup (175 ml) sugar (up to 1 cup)
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees (125 C.).
  • Line cookie sheet(s) with parchment paper.
  • Put egg whites and cream of tartar in mixer bowl and beat until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add the sugar (add vanilla halfway through adding sugar, if used)and beat until meringue is stiff and glossy.
  • Drop by tbspfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 60-90 minutes or until completely dried out.
  • Let meringues cool on cookie sheets on wire racks.
  • When completely cool, remove to an airtight container for storage.
  • They will keep this way for up to 1 month.
Comments
Enjoy. I started making these about 40 years ago. Very light and sweet.

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