Note: Serve warm over ice cream.
Calories per serving of sirup: About 150.
Nut meringue shells
6 large or 12 small shells
| Cream of tartar | ¼ teaspoon |
| Egg whites | 3 |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
| Sugar | ¾ cup |
| Pecans, chopped | 1 cup |
Preheat oven to 250° F. (very slow).
Add cream of tartar to egg whites and beat until foamy.
Add salt and continue beating until soft peaks form.
Add sugar gradually, beating constantly, until very stiff peaks form.
Fold in chopped nuts.