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Pumpkin Spice Meringue Pumpkins

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 80
Delight in these adorable pumpkin-shaped meringues infused with warm spices, perfect for fall festivities.

Ingredients

Egg Whites

  • 5 pieces egg whites (room temperature)

Sugar

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Cream of Tartar

  • 1 pinch Cream of Tartar

Vanilla Extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pumpkin Pie Spice

  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Food Coloring

  • 30 drops orange gel food coloring
  • 15 drops green liquid food coloring

Piping Bags

  • 3 pieces 12-inch disposable piping bags

Piping Tips

  • 3 pieces Wilton Tip #22, #1, #67 (for pumpkins, stems, leaves)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 175°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Whisk egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar over simmering water for 7 minutes until sugar dissolves. Transfer to a bowl and beat on high for 7 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  • Divide meringue: 2/3 for orange pumpkins, 1/3 for green stems and leaves. Color the portions accordingly.
  • Pipe orange meringue into pumpkin shapes on parchment. Pipe green stems and leaves using separate piping bags. Bake for 2 hours, then turn off oven and let sit for 4 hours to set.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best volume.
Calories: 80kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: meringue, pumpkin, spice