How to Make Meringues | Simple Meringue Recipe

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while brown sugar adds a slight molasses flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie alternative.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean paste offers a richer flavor.

Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until foamy.

Add cream of tartar and salt; continue whipping until soft peaks form.

Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while whipping until stiff peaks form and mixture is glossy.

Mix in vanilla extract gently.

Sift powdered sugar and cornstarch together; fold into meringue gently.

Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

Pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Optional: add food coloring to meringue before piping for a decorative effect.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1-1.5 hours until meringues are dry and can be lifted off the parchment easily.

Turn off the oven and leave meringues inside to cool completely for several hours or overnight.

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