Pine Nut Meringues

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 and line several baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt on high speed until firm peaks form.

3. 3

   Add the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating for 2 seconds between additions; beat until glossy and stiff.

4. 4

   Add the vanilla and almond extracts, then fold in the almond meal.

5. 5

   Spread the pine nuts on a pie plate.

6. 6

   Coat slightly rounded teaspoons of the meringue with the pine nuts.

7. 7

   Arrange the meringues on the baking sheets about 1 inch apart, and bake in batches for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden.

8. 8

   Slide the paper with the meringues onto wire racks and let cool completely.

9. 9

   Remove the meringues from the paper and serve.

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