Pecan-date meringue
30 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Dates,pitted,chopped |
| 1 | cup | Pecans,dry roasted,chopped |
| ½ | teaspoon | Vanilla |
| 2 | Egg whites,at room temp. | |
| ⅛ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ⅔ | cup | Sugar |
Directions
1. Combine dates, pecans, and vanilla; mash until a paste is formed.
Shape mixture into 30¾" balls. 2. Beat egg whites and salt until stiff. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff and glossy. Dip balls into meringue, covering them completely. Place on a slightly greased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated slow oven at 250'F. for 30 minutes, or until pale golden brown. Store in an airtight container.