Meringue Tarts with Marmalade and Strawberries

By Booper-2

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch cream of tartar
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 cups kumquats
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup orange juice or grand marnier.

Preparation

Step 1

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Be sure to wipe out your mixing bowl with a drop of vinegar and a paper towel to ensure there is no oil in your bowl or your meringue will not turn out right.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 275°F.

3. Whip egg whites and vanilla with a hand beater or stand-up mixer until they reach soft peaks.

4. Add cream of tartar and then start adding the sugar, one-quarter cup at a time and continue to whip until the whites form stiff peaks.

2. Place in a medium saucepan and add sugar and orange juice.

3. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until the mixture reduces and thickens.

4. Pour into a clean jar and store in the refrigerator.