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Fri 13 Dec 2013 15:00

Food Friday

Food Friday

Ingredients

•ÌýShortcrust pastry mix
•Ìý50g icing sugar
•ÌýGrated zest of two lemons
•Ìý4 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs
•Ìý400g mincemeat
•Ìý3 egg whites
•Ìý175g golden caster sugar
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Method

1.ÌýTo make the pastry combine most of the lemon zest, icing sugar and shortcrust pastry mix. Following the instructions on the packet and blind bake accordingly (usually bake the pastry at 200oC for 10 minutes then remove the baking paper and bake for a further 5 minutes).
2.ÌýOnce baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle the pastry base with the breadcrumbs.
3.ÌýSpread the mincemeat on top of the breadcrumbs and bake for 10 minutes at 180oC, then remove from oven.
4.ÌýWhisk the egg whites in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
5.ÌýGradually whisk in the golden caster sugar until the mixture is thick and glossy.
6.ÌýSpoon or pipe the mixture onto the base and bake for a further 10-15 minutes until the meringue is golden.
7.ÌýDecorate with the remaining lemon zest and allow to cool a little before serving.

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