Rhubarb Meringue Sandwich

1. 1

   Preheat over to 100C.

2. 2

   Line 2 baking sheets with baking paper and trace a 25cm circle on each.

3. 3

   Beat 1/3 of the sugar into the egg whites to a stiff foam.

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   Add lemon juice adding another 1/3 of the sugar.

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   Stop beating and FOLD in the last 1/3 of the sugar.

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   Pile half the meringue mixture onto each baking sheet and spread into the 25 cm circle.

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   Don not over handle the mixture.

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   Place in oven and bake 1 1/2 hours-2 hours until crisp and well dried out.

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   Switch off oven and let cool completely.

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    Rhubarb filling:.

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    Preheat oven to 150C.

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    Put the rhubarb into a small roasting dish.

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    Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the top.

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    Add the water and lemon juice and place in oven.

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    Bake 25 minutes until the rhubarb is tender.

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    Remove from the oven, cool, cover and chill.

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    To serve:.

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    Make a sandwich with the 2 meringue discs with the whipped cream and drained rhubarb in the middle.

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    Serve in wedges with the rhubarb syrup spooned over the top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.