Monday, 15 October 2012

Floating islands in hot plum sauce

Ingredients:

  • 450g/1lb red plums
  • 300ml/10fl oz apple juice
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons concentrated
  • apple juice
  • freshly grated nutmeg



• Halve the plums and remove the stones. Put them in a wide saucepanwith the apple juice. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer gently untilthe plums have become tender.

• Put the egg whites in a bowl and whisk them until they hold soft peaks.

• Gradually whisk in the concentrated apple juice, whisking until themeringue holds fairly firm peaks.

• Using a tablespoon, scoop the meringue mixture into the gentlysimmering plum sauce. Cover and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, untilthe meringues are set.

• Serve immediately, sprinkled with a little freshly grated nutmeg.

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