Meringue-Topped Sherbet Oranges
- 2 large navel oranges
- 1 cup orange sherbet
- 2 egg whites
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each orange so it sits flat. Cut a fourth off the top of each orange; scoop out pulp (save for another use). Fill orange shells with sherbet. Cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
- In a small heavy saucepan over low heat, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating until egg mixture reaches 160u0b0, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add extract; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
- Place oranges on a
- . Pipe meringue onto oranges. Bake at 425u0b0 for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.
oranges, orange sherbet, egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, almond
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/meringue-topped-sherbet-oranges/ (may not work)