Meringue failure!

[Sally_Ann_W]

Has anyone made successful meringues?

Mine turn out soft and spongy. I use xylitol as it measures same as sugar and have tried whisking into egg whites slowly and also the pavlova recipe on this site melting sweetner and lemon juice and whisking into egg whites and adding corn flour.

Many many failure so any foolproof recipes or tips gratefully received
Thanks

 

[Sally_Ann_W]

The trick is to whisk the egg whites first until they form peaks then add the sugar or xylitol in your case, 1 tablespoon at a time whilst still whisking. Add the vanilla extract last

That's exactly how I do it. Only tried this sites way as previous attempts have failed
How strange!

 

[Sally_Ann_W]

That's exactly how I do it. Only tried this sites way as previous attempts have failed
How strange!

Thanks for replying though

 

[4ratbags]

Its a bit impossible Im afraid with alternative sugar, it just doesnt work. I will tag @ewelina as she may be the best person to help you out but I tjink even she has trouble.

 

[ewelina]

ive tried many times and im afraid low carb meringue doesn't exist Sugar carmalizes, giving that nice crunch on outside. Unfortunately sweeteners ( including xylitol or erythrtol) dont work the same way. You can make nice, soft sponge but it is not meringue

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[lovinglife]

Agree with those who say it won't work - to be honest if I want meringue a nest is about 12g carbs so I have half of one now and again and doesn't do anything drastic to my bs - if on the very very rare occasion I make my own I use a 3/4 sweetener and 1/4 sugar - seems to help and as I make a pavlova for 12 only at Xmas or Easter I also can cope with this.

 

[asparagusp]

I have just found you can make savoury meringues - http://msk-ingredients.com/virtual-kitchen/the-secret-of-savoury-meringues.html - Savour!

 

[Sally_Ann_W]

Its a bit impossible Im afraid with alternative sugar, it just doesnt work. I will tag @ewelina as she may be the best person to help you out but I tjink even she has trouble.

Oh dear thanks

 

[Sally_Ann_W]

ive tried many times and im afraid low carb meringue doesn't exist Sugar carmalizes, giving that nice crunch on outside. Unfortunately sweeteners ( including xylitol or erythrtol) dont work the same way. You can make nice, soft sponge but it is not meringue

Sent from my GT-I9300 using DCUK Forum mobile app

ive tried many times and im afraid low carb meringue doesn't exist Sugar carmalizes, giving that nice crunch on outside. Unfortunately sweeteners ( including xylitol or erythrtol) dont work the same way. You can make nice, soft sponge but it is not meringue

Sent from my GT-I9300 using DCUK Forum mobile app

ive tried many times and im afraid low carb meringue doesn't exist Sugar carmalizes, giving that nice crunch on outside. Unfortunately sweeteners ( including xylitol or erythrtol) dont work the same way. You can make nice, soft sponge but it is not meringue

Sent from my GT-I9300 using DCUK Forum mobile app

Thanks Ewelina. Love your blog & nice to have recipes that don't have unusual ingredients. Are you planning adding more please?

 

[Sally_Ann_W]

Its a bit impossible Im afraid with alternative sugar, it just doesnt work. I will tag @ewelina as she may be the best person to help you out but I tjink even she has trouble.

Thank you. I love her blog

 

[Sally_Ann_W]

I have just found you can make savoury meringues - http://msk-ingredients.com/virtual-kitchen/the-secret-of-savoury-meringues.html - Savour!

I'm going to try with xantham gum and sweetner thanks

 

[ewelina]

Thanks Ewelina. Love your blog & nice to have recipes that don't have unusual ingredients. Are you planning adding more please?

Thank you Sally. Yes I'm planning to add some more. Have plenty ideas just not enough time for baking and taking pics. Ive tried al the fancy ingredients people put online but to be honest I find ground almonds the best

 

[Sally_Ann_W]

Thank you Sally. Yes I'm planning to add some more. Have plenty ideas just not enough time for baking and taking pics. Ive tried al the fancy ingredients people put online but to be honest I find ground almonds the best

Great stuff! Many thanks Ewelina! I'm about to try your mince pies and practise for Christmas!

 

[Sally_Ann_W]

Agree with those who say it won't work - to be honest if I want meringue a nest is about 12g carbs so I have half of one now and again and doesn't do anything drastic to my bs - if on the very very rare occasion I make my own I use a 3/4 sweetener and 1/4 sugar - seems to help and as I make a pavlova for 12 only at Xmas or Easter I also can cope with this.

That's an idea. Mixing sugar with sweetener. May give that a go,

 

[Sally_Ann_W]

The trick is to whisk the egg whites first until they form peaks then add the sugar or xylitol in your case, 1 tablespoon at a time whilst still whisking. Add the vanilla extract last

Have you successfully done this? As below most folk find it really hard to make them work?

 

[ChrisSamsDad]

I use those little ready-made ones that you get in a bucket of about 20 - they're about 4.5g per mini-meringue, 2 or 3 is enough for Eaton Mess.

 

[4ratbags]

Its possible to get the middle texture right but you dont get the hard shell with sweeteners.

 

[Sally_Ann_W]

I've never done meringues with sweetner, only sugar. My non-diabetic daughter loves meringues so I make them for her.

Thanks Mahila. If they work for you maybe I'll keep trying