Rich Almond Meringues Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings8
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Soft butter1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Almond paste1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Firmly packed light brown sugar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Egg1
 All purpose flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Raspberry jam3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Egg whites3
 Granulated sugar3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Flaked coconut1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Slivered almonds1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 713 Calories from Fat 303

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 35 g53.9%

Saturated Fat 18.5 g92.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 87.4 mg29.1%

Sodium 155.1 mg6.5%

Total Carbohydrates 87 g29.1%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.1%

Sugars 57.7 g

Protein 16 g32.6%

Vitamin A 14.8% Vitamin C 0.16%

Calcium 6.8% Iron 12.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cream butter with almond paste; gradually beat in brown sugar and egg.
Blend in flour.
Pat into lightly buttered pan (13 x 9 x 2 inches).
Bake in preheated slow oven (325°F.) for 20 minutes.
Spread with jam.
Beat egg whites until frothy.
Gradually add granulated sugar, and beat until stiff meringue is formed.
Fold in coconut and nuts; spread on top of jam.
Return to oven for about 20 minutes.
Cool in pan.
Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
Store airtight.
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