Recipe: Orange Meringues 🍊

Description:

These Orange Meringues are a delightful treat, delicate in texture and bursting with citrus flavor. The long cooking time may seem daunting, but it’s all about leaving these meringues in the turned-off oven overnight, allowing them to achieve that perfect crisp exterior while remaining soft and chewy on the inside.

• Cook Time: 8 hours
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: Makes 2 dozen meringues

Ingredients:

• 3 egg whites
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons orange gelatin
• 4-6 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
• Chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

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2. Prepare baking sheets: Line two baking sheets with foil, ensuring they are well-covered.

3. Beat egg whites: In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until they become foamy.

4. Add salt and cream of tartar: Add the salt and cream of tartar to the egg whites and continue beating until soft peaks form.

5. Incorporate orange gelatin and sugar: In a separate bowl, mix together the orange gelatin and sugar. Gradually add this mixture to the egg whites, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat.

6. Beat to stiff peaks: Beat the mixture until it reaches stiff peaks, ensuring it’s glossy and holds its shape.

7. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts: If desired, carefully fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the meringue mixture.

8. Drop onto baking sheets: Using a teaspoon, drop small dollops of the meringue batter onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.

9. Quickly place in oven: Place the baking sheets into the preheated oven swiftly, then immediately close the oven door.

10. Turn off oven and leave overnight: Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside overnight, allowing them to cook slowly and evenly as the oven cools down.

11. Store: Once cooled and crispy, store the meringues in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 669
• Fat: 17.1g
• Saturated Fat: 10.1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 332.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 130.5g
• Fiber: 3.4g
• Sugar: 124.5g
• Protein: 9.4g

Recipe Notes:

• These meringues are perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to weeknight treats.
• Customize them by adding your favorite nuts or chocolate chips for an extra burst of flavor.
• Ensure the oven is turned off before leaving the meringues overnight to prevent any accidents.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain their crispiness and flavor. Enjoy! 🍪