Peach melba meringues

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2largesPeaches, Skinned and stones removed or
4Tinned peach halves, drained
12ouncesFresh raspberries
1Egg White
2ouncesCaster Sugar
2ouncesIcing Sugar, sieved
2tablespoonsLemon Juice
Mint Sprigs, to decorate

Directions

Preheat oven to 220C/400F/Gas Mark 6.

To skin peaches, immerse in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to a bowl of cold water. With a small sharp knife, loosen skin at stalk end and gently peel from the flesh, taking care not to tear it. Place peach halves in a baking dish and put a few raspberries in each hollow.

Whisk the egg white until stiff. Gradually add caster sugar, whisking between each addition, until thick and glossy. Place a swirl of meringue on top of each peach half and bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes until golden.

Rub remaining raspberries through a sieve, add icing sugar to the puree and mix well. Add lemon juice to taste.

Place baked peaches on a plate and drizzle raspberry sauce around the base. Garnish with mint.

Source: Take-A-Break