(Photo Courtesy of HanIAIYouslf as we’re now egg free!)
This recipe produces the most incredible bomb proof meringues – 3 ingredients, perfect every time and just amazing. You can have these meringues either chewy or powdery!
The recipe is my Mum’s and they’re legendary among the people that have been fortunate to have one. Yes they’re gluten & dairy free but being meringues, they’re not egg free. At all.
What you need:
(x 16 smallish)
- 6 egg whites
- 6 oz granulated sugar
- 6 oz caster sugar
- Baking tray with parchment paper on top
- Oven at 75 degrees
What you do:
- Whisk egg whites until peaking well
- Add the granulated sugar a spoon at a time, whisking as you add
- When shiny stiff peaks, stop whisking and fold in the caster sugar
- Place spoonfuls of the mixture on to the parchment paper (they don’t spread or rise so choose the size of the spoonful accordingly)
- A few hours in the oven until firm – usually about 4-5 hours.
- Take out of the oven and gently lift off the tray. They’re done when they feel robust. If you want them chewy you leave them in for less time than if you want them powdery. It’s trial and error with your oven. Oh well, a good excuse to eat a few during the cooking process.
- Keep in an airtight container (erm….right)
- Serve with whipped cream
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Bomb proof sounds fantastic! I haven’t tried making meringue yet – this recipe sounds easy to follow & you have great tips as always. Thanks so much for sharing them with my holiday linky. I hope you have enjoyed your holidays x
Thank you Becky and a big batch of 12 takes under 10 minutes to prepare. So easy!
Looks gooooood! Love meringues! 🙂 #brilliantblogposts
Oh I do too – very much!
These look bloody incredible – thanks for sharing them #bigfatlnky
Unfortunately they are….
Ooh I love meringues! Always a great gluten free treat
Yes they’re a good safe bet aren’t they? And they always feel impressive and special to me too.
They do look amazing, but I’ve had to concede that things like this are totally out for me due not eating refined sugar *sob*
Oh I feel your pain. I need to avoid eggs!!!! I still make these for family gatherings or as a present for someone though.
My meringues never come out quite right so thank you for these ones! #FreeFromFriday
Oh do give them a go and report back!
I love meringues! You cannot beat them and they are so quick and easy to make aren’t they? Fabulous…and I love the big pile!
I always used to be scared of making them but they’re completely fool proof! They’re too moreish though 😉 x