SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE FOR GINGERBREAD

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This cooked icing is wonderful served over slices of homemade gingerbread.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
⅔ cup water
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, water, cream of tarter and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook to soft ball stage, 236 degrees F (113 degrees C).
  • In a large, deep mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Slowly pour the sugar mixture into the egg whites while beating constantly. Add vanilla and beat until thick and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

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