GRAPEFRUIT ALASKA

 GRAPEFRUIT ALASKA

(warm grapefruit sweetened with the flavor of rum)

GRAPEFRUIT ALASKA

4 large grapefruits

2 teaspoons imitation rum extract

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

3 egg whites

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/4 cup sugar

8 maraschino cherries

directions

Halve grapefruit and section; remove membranes.  Return grapefruit sections to grapefruit halves. Drizzle 1/4 teaspoon imitation rum extract over each.  Top with 1 rounded tablespoon of whipped cream; place on an ungreased foil-lined baking sheet.

In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cornstarch and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form.  Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.  Mound 1/2 cup on each grapefruit half; spread meringue to edges to seal.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until meringue is browned. Top each with a cherry. Serve immediately.

Let the sunshine in!

halve grapefruits

remove sections and save in a bowl and discard seeds

remove membranes

return grapefruit sections to grapefruit halves

drizzle 1/4 teaspoon imitation rum extract over each

place on an ungreased foil-lined baking sheet

whip heavy cream

whip until stiff

( meringue)

Beat the egg whites, cornstarch and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.

Top each grapefruit half with 1 rounded tablespoon of the whipped cream and mound 1/2 cup on each with the meringue. 

spread meringue to edges to seal

Bake at 350 dregrees for 10-15 minutes or until meringue is browned.

Top with a cherry and serve immediately

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