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Eton Mess

These can be built as individual jars or break up the meringue and make a big bowl to serve a crowd.

Ingredients

6 oz egg whites

9 oz sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cream of tarter

1 cup heavy cream or custard

2 lbs fruit-- cranberries, currants, strawberries, etc

1 cup sugar

1 orange, zest and juice

1 tablespoon vanilla

Heat 2 inches of water in a sauce pan
In a mixing bowl combine the egg whites, sugar, salt, and cream of tarter
Whisk regularly and bring to 170F then beat with a mixer until stiff peaks
Heat oven to 200F
Spread the meringue on a parchment or silpat-lined baking sheet and bake until completely dry (about 2 hours)
Combine the fruit, sugar, orange juice, zest, and vanilla and cook down to a compote and then cool
To serve: break up the meringue into irregular pieces then layer with the whipped cream or custard and the fruit compote and serve immediately