Caramel Meringues

Method

• step 1

  Preheat the oven to 120C/fan 100C/gas 1/2

• step 2

  Place the egg whites into a clean and grease free bowl and whisk until soft peaks form.

• step 3

  Gradually ad the sugar, one spoonful at a time. Whisk until you have a thick and glossy mixture.

• step 4

  Spoon the mixture into 4 equal mounds on top of a baking tray lined with baking paper, swirling with the end of the spoon, then make a dip in the middle of each one.

• step 5

  Bake in the oven for 2 hours, then leave to cool before peeling back the paper.

• step 6

  Serve each meringue with lightly whipped cream and seasonal fruit.