Strawberry Meringue Nests

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   Preheat oven to 250F.

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   Grind strawberries in coffee grinder or mini food processor until powdered.

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   Set aside.

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   Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy and bubbles become very small.

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   Whisk together sugar and cornstarch, and slowly add to egg whites with mixer still running.

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   Add vinegar, vanilla, and salt, and increase speed to high.

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   Beat 3 to 5 minutes, or until stiff, glossy peaks form.

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   Fold in 4 Tbs.

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   ground strawberries.

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    Dab 2 small dots of meringue mixture onto bottom corners of each of 2 baking sheets (this will help parchment paper stay put while forming nests).

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    Lay 1 sheet parchment into each sheet pan, and press parchment to adhere to meringue dots.

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    Use large ice cream scoop or 2 serving spoons to dollop 1/3-cup mounds of meringue (6 per baking sheet), leaving 2 inches between each mound.

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    Use back of spoon to gently form indention in middle of each mound.

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    Bake 1 sheet at a time 50 to 60 minutes, or until meringues are crisp.

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    Cool completely before serving.

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    Store

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    in airtight container up to 3 days.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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