Grapefruit Alaska

• 4 large grapefruit
• 2 teaspoons rum extract
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 3 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 8 maraschino cherries

1. Halve grapefruit and section; remove membranes. Return grapefruit sections to grapefruit halves. Drizzle 1/4 teaspoon rum extract over each. Top with 1 rounded tablespoon of whipped cream; Place on an ungreased foil-lined
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3. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cornstarch and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Mound 1/2 cup on each grapefruit half; spread meringue to edges to seal. Bake at 350u0b0 until meringue is browned, 15 minutes. Top each with a cherry. Serve immediately.

grapefruit, rum, heavy whipping cream, egg whites, cornstarch, cream of tartar, sugar, maraschino cherries

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grapefruit-alaska/ (may not work)