Description
Delight your taste buds with these Plum Meringue Pots, a delectable dessert featuring sweet plums topped with a light and fluffy meringue. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant flavors and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
For the plums:
- 6 ripe plums (halved and pitted)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the meringue:
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the plums: In a saucepan, cook the halved and pitted plums with sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until soft.
- Prepare the ramekins: Spoon the plum mixture into ovenproof ramekins.
- Make the meringue: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar, salt, and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Top with meringue: Spoon or pipe the meringue over the plum mixture in the ramekins.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until meringue is golden.
- Serve: Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- You can substitute the plums with other stone fruits like peaches or apricots.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the plum mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
