How To Make Brown Sugar Meringues with Red Wine Plums
French cuisine offers some of the most decadent sweet treats that you could possibly have. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel to Europe or to your nearby bakeshop to try them for yourself. With these French dessert recipes, you can treat your sweet tooth to a homemade rendition of last course classics. What could be more satisfying than sprinkling your personal touch onto your favorite desserts? Feel free to explore your options below and get started!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 plums, pitted and quartered
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form.
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Gradually add the brown sugar, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
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Spoon the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming 4 individual nests.
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Bake for 2 hours or until the meringues are crisp and dry. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
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In a saucepan, combine the plums, red wine, and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat until the plums are soft and the wine has reduced to a syrup, about 10-12 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let the plum mixture cool slightly.
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Serve the cooled meringues with a spoonful of the red wine plums on top. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories : 197kcal
- Total Fat : 0.2g
- Sodium : 50mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 47g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 45g
- Protein : 2g
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