Meringue Recipes - Orange Whispies Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 large egg whites

• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp fresh orange juice

• 3/4 cup/150 g granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup/50 g finely chopped peanuts

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F/150°C/gas 2. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

2. Beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until frothy. Add the orange juice.

3. With mixer at high speed, gradually add the sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.

4. Use a large rubber spatula to fold in the peanuts. Drop teaspoons of the mixture 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meringues are dry and crisp. Transfer to racks to cool.