Celeste'S Strawberry Sighs Or Suspiros

1. 1

   Combine sugar, water, lemon peel and juice, and salt in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil and cook without stirring until syrup reaches soft ball stage (234 degrees). Remove fro heat.

3. 3

   Beating constantly, pour syrup in egg whites.

4. 4

   Continue beating until meringue is cool and very thick.

5. 5

   For each sighs, spoon a heaping tablespoons of meringue onto a buttered baking sheet.

6. 6

   Top with a strawberry and spoon on just enough more meringue to completely cover and seal in the berry.

7. 7

   Bake in hot oven 450 degrees for about 3 minutes or until golden.

8. 8

   Remove to wire rack to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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