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13/12/2013

Ben brings you surprising stories from Leicestershire and Rutland with the news after 5pm.

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Fri 13 Dec 2013 15:00

Food Friday

Food Friday

Ingredients

鈥⑻齋hortcrust pastry mix
鈥⑻�50g icing sugar
鈥⑻鼼rated zest of two lemons
鈥⑻�4 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs
鈥⑻�400g mincemeat
鈥⑻�3 egg whites
鈥⑻�175g golden caster sugar
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Method

1.听To make the pastry combine most of the lemon zest, icing sugar and shortcrust pastry mix. Following the instructions on the packet and blind bake accordingly (usually bake the pastry at 200oC for 10 minutes then remove the baking paper and bake for a further 5 minutes).
2.听Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle the pastry base with the breadcrumbs.
3.听Spread the mincemeat on top of the breadcrumbs and bake for 10 minutes at 180oC, then remove from oven.
4.听Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
5.听Gradually whisk in the golden caster sugar until the mixture is thick and glossy.
6.听Spoon or pipe the mixture onto the base and bake for a further 10-15 minutes until the meringue is golden.
7.听Decorate with the remaining lemon zest and allow to cool a little before serving.

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