The ultimate meringue is usually made from two ingredients: eggs and sugar. If you want to try a new recipe or you suddenly find yourself without eggs, you can use the liquid from canned beans. The liquid left in every can of white beans (or chickpeas) is famous as a cheap and accessible ingredient that can replace eggs in any baking recipe, from pies and breads to cookies and cakes. For meringue, many recommend using white bean juice because the resulting flavor is milder and it also blends better with sugar substitutes (like stevia), unlike canned chickpea liquid.
Method of Preparation:
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Beat the liquid for about 3 minutes with a whisk or mixer at high speed until the mixture becomes white and shiny.
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Add the sugar into the mixture while stirring slowly until it becomes airy (once you’ve reached the desired texture, stop adding sugar). Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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To prepare meringue kisses, heat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper. Using a small spoon or piping bag, place your kisses 4 cm apart and bake for half an hour.
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Check to see if the meringue has lightly browned. If necessary, leave it in the oven and continue checking at intervals of 10 minutes until the desired color is reached. Turn off the oven and leave the pan to cool in the oven overnight.