By Tharidu Dar

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**How To Make Meringues**

Meringues Recipe. Simple but sweet, classic meringues. They make the perfect base for a wide variety of delectable desserts. Relish our Meringues recipe.

Step 1: You will need…..	Units:                     Metric                     US Imperial                     UK Imperial
2 large egg whites Half cups sugar 1 electric whisk 1 large bowl 1 baking tray 1 spatula greaseproof paper 1 teaspoon	Serves: 12 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Oven Temperature: 100° c  -  210° f

1. Step 2: Preheat the oven

   Set the temperature to 100ºC (200ºF/ lowest gas mark)

2. Step 3: Prepare the baking tray

   Lay a piece of greaseproof paper on the baking tray.

3. Step 4: Whip the eggs and sugar

   Pour the egg whites into the bowl, add a little sugar and start to whip. Gradually, add the rest of the sugar, while continually whipping until the mixture becomes stiff and glossy.

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   For this to be a success the egg whites have to be completely yolk free and all utensils very clean. Any grease or yolk will prevent the whites from whipping.

5. Step 5: Shape the meringues

   Drop a teaspoonful of the mixture onto the baking tray. Repeat to create the individual meringues. Place each one an inch apart.

6. Step 6: Bake

   Place the baking tray in the centre of the oven and bake for 45 minutes.

7. Step 7: Turn off the oven and leave

   Switch the oven off and leave the meringues inside for another hour.

8. Step 8: Remove the meringues and cool

   Take the baking tray out of the oven and leave the meringues to cool.

9. Step 9: Serve or keep

   Once cool, the meringues are ready to serve immediately. Try taking a couple, adding some whipped cream and fresh fruits and sticking them together for a delicious sweet dessert. Or they can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.