Macerated Apricots Over Almond Meringues

Recipe Ingredients

3		Egg whites
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Cream of tartar
2/3 cup	131g / 4.6oz	Sugar
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Almond extract
6 tablespoons	90ml	Sliced almonds
6		Apricots - sliced
1/4 cup	49g / 1.7oz	Sugar
1/4 cup	59ml	Apricot brandy
2 tablespoons	30ml	Grand Marnier
2 teaspoons	10ml	Lemon juice
18		Raspberries

Recipe Instructions

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Slowly beat in sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.

Divide into 6 mounds on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. With large spoon, shape each meringue into nest, making indentation in center. Sprinkle almonds over top and sides of each meringue.

Bake at 275 degrees 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven and let cool.

Toss sliced apricots with sugar in bowl. Stir in apricot brandy, Grand Marnier and lemon juice. Let stand about 15 minutes for flavors to blend.

Spoon apricots and some syrup onto meringues and top with raspberries.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Each serving: 238 calories; 35 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 5 grams fat; 39 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams protein; 1.03 grams fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 06-27-1999

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