Mail on Sunday Blackcurrant Macaroons

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   Pre-heat oven to 200C / 180C Fan or Gas mark 6.

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   Perepare a greased baking sheet/tray.

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   Whisk the egg white in a bowl until stiff.

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   Sprinkle over icing sugar tbsp at a time whisking well with each addition until you have a glossy mixture.

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   Fold desiccated coconut into mixture in 2 parts.

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   Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of mixture on the baking sheet spacing them slightly apart.

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   Using a wet teaspoon handle make a little cavity in the centre of each macaroon.

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   Place a small drop of jam in the centre.

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   Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown at the tips.

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    Leace to cool and then dust with icing sugar.

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    To remove from baking sheet loosen with a flat spatula.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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