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Using meringue to top a fruit pie is an easy and elegant way to serve these
delicious pies. Lemon meringue is the most popular meringue type pie but you can
try orange or lemon cream as a new twist.
Meringue can be a bit fickle if you are trying it for the first time. Here are
five easy to follow steps that will help you make perfect meringue.
* Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Using a clean dry bowl to catch
the egg whites crack the eggs on the counter and begin transferring the egg yolk
from one side of the egg shell to the other. This process does two things. By
cracking the eggs on the counter you prevent any egg shell from falling into the
egg whites. Second when you transfer the egg yolk back and forth from shell to
shell the egg white separates out into the clean bowl.
Be very careful not to allow even the smallest amount of egg yolk to enter into
the egg whites. The yolk is where the fat is contained and fat will ruin
meringue.
* Beat the egg whites on low to form soft white peaks. Be sure not to beat the
egg whites too quickly in the beginning or they will run and flatten out.
* Mix in the dry ingredients. Salt, sugar, cornstarch and cream of tartar.
Slowly add a teaspoon at a time, the dry ingredients. Just in case you have ever
wondered cream of tartar prevents air bubbles from forming that would cause the
meringue to loose volume.
* Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. At this stage you can add in
vanilla for improved flavour.
* When you are finished you should have stiff and glossy egg whites ready to top
your favourite fruit pie.
Ingredients list:
6 Eggs
¼ tsp Salt
1 tsp Cornstarch
¼ tsp Cream of Tartar
Vanilla to taste
About the Author
Shauna Hanus is a gourmet cook who specializes in creating gourmet meal plans.
She has extensive experience cooking with easy to find grocery items to create
delightful gourmet meals. She is also the publisher of a no cost bi-monthly
gourmet newsletter. Her newsletter is always fun and informational packed with
tips and trivia you can use everyday.
http://www.gourmayeats.com
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