BROWN SUGAR MERINGUES WITH RED WINE PLUMS
The plums and meringue can be prepared ahead, making this perfect for dinner parties
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield Makes 6 slices
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 140C/fan 120C/gas 1. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper. Blend together the cornflour, vinegar and vanilla to make a paste. Whisk the egg whites until they are stiff and glossy, then whisk in the sugar in three goes, adding a little paste and whisking back to firm peaks each time. Keep whisking until the meringue is thick and heavy.
- Spoon six meringue heaps onto the baking sheet, spaced apart, then shape into nests by making dips in the centres with the back of a spoon. Bake for 1 hr, then turn off the oven and leave to cool in the oven for a further hr.
- Put the wine, sugar and cinnamon stick in a medium pan and bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the plums, then poach gently for 4-5 mins until just tender. Remove the plums with a slotted spoon, peel off the skins, then set aside.
- Increase the heat under the sauce and boil hard until reduced to a thick syrup, about 5 mins. Pour into a jug; leave to cool.
- To serve, set the meringue nests on serving plates and spoon the crème fraîche into the centres. Place three plum halves on each and drizzle over the sauce. Serve without delay.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 52 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.16 milligram of sodium
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