Meyer Lemon Meringues Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cage-free egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup granulated organic sugar
- 1 teaspoon gluten free pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon grated Meyer lemon zest
- Paste food coloring (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 201g | |
| Calories 778 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 252mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 200.88g | 54% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 199.82g | 133% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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