Cherry-Nut Frosting
Time needed
25 min
preparation
+
10 min
cooking
Serving Size / Yield
3
Ingredients
- 2 lg. egg whites
- 1/2 C. granulated sugar
- 1/4 C. light corn syrup
- 2 Tbs. water
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 C. candied cherries
- 1/4 C. chopped nuts
- 6 to 8 drops red food color, optional
Directions
In medium bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed just until stiff peaks form.
In 1-quart saucepan, stir sugar, corn syrup and water until well mixed. Cover and heat to rolling boil over medium heat. Uncover and boil 4 to 8 minutes, without stirring, to 242 degrees F. on a candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a firm ball that holds its shape until pressed. For an accurate temperature reading, tilt the saucepan slightly so mixture is deep enough for thermometer.
Pour hot syrup very slowly in thin stream into egg whites, beating constantly on medium speed. Add vanilla, cherries, nuts and food color . Beat on high speed about 10 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
