Purple Plum Whip Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 1 pound purple plums, halved
 Brown sugar1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lemon juice1 Tablespoon
 Egg whites2
 Cream of tartar1/4 Teaspoon
 2 drops red coloring
 Sugar1/4 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Cook plums with brown sugar, lemon juice, and just enough water to prevent scorching.
Cook in tightly covered pan over low heat until plums are very soft; let cool.
Beat egg whites with dash of salt and cream of tartar.
Add food coloring and sugar gradually, beating until peaks form.
Beat in cooked plums, small amount at a time, to keep mixture light and fluffy; use rotary beater.
Chill in sherbert glasses at least 3 hours before serving.

Comments

Anonymous

EricT says :

This is a great dessert, not too sugary. I found it years ago in the cookbook, "The Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking" (1982, 1984, by Charlotte Snyder). Just be careful to use as little water as possible. If it's too watery, the water separates from the whip.
Posted on: 5 September 2011 - 9:24pm
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