Foodgeist is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
You're reading one of recipes available free. Full library with Gastronome.
Preferably in a copper bowl beat the egg whites with a mixer. Gradually add the castor sugar, one tablespoon at a time. When the peaks are getting stiff, pour in the optional vinegar; fold in the optional cornstarch if you want. Continue beating until peaks stiffen. Sprinkle in the ginger and lavender. On a baking sheet line with parchment paper create 4 nests out of the stiff meringue. Bake in a 250 degree oven until the nests become lightly brown on top, about 40 minutes. Turn off the oven and let them sit there for several hours, even overnight until completely cooled. After the meringue shells are ready, peel them from the parchment and plate them. Whip the cream with splash of Poire Williams, Domaine de Canton, or St. Germain and dash of sugar to taste. Layer the cream on top of each meringue nest. Next arrange the thin pear slices on top. At the center plant a clump of fresh ginger. Center a halved sugared cranberry on the ginger. Arrange the lavender leaves in a concentric pattern around the cranberry if you like. I like to create a flower with the fruits. Let the flavors co-mingle for at least one hour, if not longer. Then serve and enjoy right away. Leftovers for breakfast are not very appealing with this dish, so please finish each portion while they are prime.
RecipeNLG
Gathered
As an Amazon Associate, Foodgeist earns from qualifying purchases.
Crystallized ginger — cookies, scones, chocolate dipping, snacking
Stem ginger in syrup — ginger cake, sticky toffee pudding, ice cream
Achievable elevated desserts — laminated doughs, cakes, custards
Real ginger syrup — craft Moscow mule, Penicillin, ginger drinks
Lavender syrup — lattes, cocktails, lemonade, French 75 variation
As an Amazon Associate, Foodgeist earns from qualifying purchases.
Free 2-day shipping on every tool and ingredient we recommend.
The best culinary books narrated, on the house for 30 days.
Every cookbook you've wanted to read — free for 30 days.
As an Amazon Associate, Foodgeist earns from qualifying purchases.
Crystallized ginger — cookies, scones, chocolate dipping, snacking
Stem ginger in syrup — ginger cake, sticky toffee pudding, ice cream
Achievable elevated desserts — laminated doughs, cakes, custards
Real ginger syrup — craft Moscow mule, Penicillin, ginger drinks
Lavender syrup — lattes, cocktails, lemonade, French 75 variation