Preheat the
oven to 350°F/180°C/gas
4.
Butter three
cookie sheets. Beat the egg whites and salt in a
large bowl with an electric mixer at medium
speed until soft peaks form.
With mixer at
high speed, gradually add the sugar, beating
until stiff, glossy peaks form. Use a large
rubber spatula to fold in the almonds.
Heat the
marmalade in a small saucepan over low heat
until liquid. Let cool slightly. Carefully fold
the marmalade into the batter.
Fit a pastry
bag with a 1/2-inch (1-cm) star tip. Fill the
pastry bag, twist the opening tightly closed.
Squeeze out
generous 1 1/2-inch (4-cm) stars spacing them 2
inches (5 cm) apart on the prepared cookie
sheets.
Decorate with
cherry halves.Bake,
one sheet at a time, for 10-15 minutes, or until
just golden. Transfer to racks to cool.