Strawberry jam meringue cookies
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My family loves meringue. I have made meringue cookies flavored with peppermint, vanilla, and chocolate chips for years. What’s not to love? A properly made meringue is equal parts light, crispy, and delicious. These cookies up the ante with the addition of sweet strawberry jam.Strawberry Jam Meringues at 1840 Farm <br /> <br />The prospect of making a meringue can seem daunting, but don’t be fooled. Successfully making a meringue is much more about technique than anything else. You don’t need fancy equipment or years of experience as a pastry chef. Instead, you need only a bowl, mixer, and a secret weapon: white vinegar. <br /> <br />Fat residue in your mixing bowl or on the beaters of your mixer is the mortal enemy of meringue. Fat will impair the egg white’s ability to be whipped into stiff, glossy peaks. You can prevent this disappointment with one teaspoon of white vinegar. Before beating the egg whites, simply wipe the mixing bowl and beaters with a paper towel lightly moistened with vinegar. Doing so will ensure that your bowl and the beaters are free of any traces of fat. <br /> <br />So go ahead and give it a try. In mere minutes, you’ll have a beautiful cloud of meringue ready to flavor and bake. You can drop the meringue by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet or use a piping bag to make beautifully decorative shapes. With a little practice, you can even make beautiful hearts for your Valentine. The baked hearts can be dipped in melted chocolate for an extra special Valentine’s Day treat. <br />Visit http://1840farm.com/2013/02/strawberry-jam-meringue-cookies-2/ to watch our short video displaying an easy method for piping heart shaped cookies.
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