Orange-Lemon Meringues
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4cup sliced almonds, divided
  • 3/4cup maple sugar, divided
  • 1/4cup whole-wheat pastry flour
  • Zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon, finely grated1 tablespoon total
  • 1/8teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3large egg whitesroom temperature
  • 1/4teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.2. In blender, chop 1 cup almonds with 1/2 cup maple sugar until finely ground. Transfer to medium bowl. Stir in flour, zest and nutmeg.
  2. In second medium-large bowl, using a mixer, whisk egg whites, salt and remaining 1/4 cup sugar until soft, glossy peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Fold mixture gently into dry ingredients until just blended.
  3. Spoon level tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, about 2 inches apart. Decorate cookies with remaining almond slices. Bake at 350°F until lightly browned around edges, about 12 minutes.
  4. Transfer cookies, still on parchment paper, to damp towel until cookies can be peeled off easily, about 5 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Orange-Lemon Meringues
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Photography by: Laurie Smith

Calories 78,Fat 4,Perfat 49,Cholesterol 0,Carbo 8,Protein 2,Fiber N/A,Sodium N/A

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