Guest guest Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 Meringue Source: Benton Sister's Cookbook 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 cup water 6 Tbsp. fructose powder 2 - 3 Tbsp. Emes Kosher-Jel 1 tsp. lemon extract Dissolve Kosher-jel and fructose in 1 cup of boiling water. Add other ingredients and pour into a dish to cool in refrigerator for a few minutes. When mixture is the consistency of pudding, whip it for 5 minutes on high speed. Let set for about 10 minutes to harden some more, then whip again for 5 minutes on high. This time it will be fluffy and will peak nicely. Note: use 2 tablespoons Emes if making a day ahead, use 3 tablespoons if you are in a hurry and will eat immediately. And don't give up! ***I used 3 tablespoons of Emes gel. . .and recommend that you only use two and not making it a day ahead. Three tablespoons was very stiff. Also, I think I'd just whip it the first time. . .it seemed to be at its best and when I beat it again after the 10 minutes it turned out a bit like overwhipped cream. Experiment. . .this is an awesome recipe. Delightful flavor and liked by all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 LaDonna What do the Benton Sisters use this meringue for? I was thinking that it would be great if it added that extra life to waffles and pancakes for those on my list who have to be egg free for now. BL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Does it taste better? LOL. I actually detest meringue topped pies. My grandma used to put meringue on top of everything from the traditional lemon to raisin and apple and I really really hated it. It was her way of saving money (raised on a farm with chickens) and reducing fats for my grandpa who had a heart problem. I go out of my way to avoid meringues - lol and have since I was a youth. BL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 >>>Does it taste better? LOL. I actually detest meringue topped pies. My grandma used to put meringue on top of everything from the traditional lemon to raisin and apple and I really really hated it. Yes it does, BL! This one actually tastes good. I share your feelings about the taste of the " real thing " ! LaDonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Speaking of pies, does anyone have any thoughts on vinegar pies? They are supposed to be similar in taste to lemon pie, but I was thinking of making a savoury variation using a spicy millet vinegar instead. BL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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