Aniseed-Almond Meringues

By LRay

Bon Appetit, September 2014, page 151.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Calories (kcal) 170 Fat (g) 5 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 30 Dietary Fiber (g) 1 Total Sugars (g) 28 Protein (g) 4 Sodium (mg) 30

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS
• 1 tablespoon aniseed, plus more
• 4 large egg whites
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup sliced skin-on almonds

Details

Servings 16
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°. Toast 1 Tbsp. aniseed in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes; let cool. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat egg whites until frothy, about 1 minute.

With motor running, gradually add granulated sugar and beat until medium peaks form, 8–10 minutes. Then gradually add powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes longer. Fold in aniseed.

Spoon meringue onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, top with almonds and more aniseed, and bake until dry, 2–2½ hours. Turn off heat and let cool in oven.