Ingredients

• 6 Large Egg Whites (Fresh)
• 1 1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar
• 1 Vanilla Bean Pod (Optional, suggested 1 tsp of liquid flavoring as substitute)
• 1/8 tsp Cream of Tar Tar (or 1 tsp fresh lemon juice)
• Zest of 1 Orange (or other citrus- optional)
• Gel Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer whisk the egg whites to break them up.
2. Add sugar and whisk to combine.
3. Heat mixture over a double boiler (or bain marie), while whisking slowly, until sugar had dissolved.
4. Remove from heat and add cream of tar tar (or lemon juice) and scrapings from vanilla bean pod, if using.
5. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
6. Add any liquid flavorings and/or citrus zest if using. And gel coloring (if using) Mix another 30 seconds or so to thoroughly incorporate.
7. Use a bit of meringue to attach a sheet of parchment to a baking sheet.
8. Pipe out meringues in desired shapes using assorted pastry tips. Stripe pastry bag with food coloring before hand for a colorful touch!
9. Bake in a preheated 200F oven for about 1 hour (if meringues are cracking, you may need to lower the temperature and bake a bit longer)
10. Meringues should be dry and easily remove from parchment when done… Turn off oven and allow to cool inside the oven completely.
11. Enjoy!

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