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Ingredients

  • 4 None egg whites
  • 1 pinch cream of tartar
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 cups mashed, hot sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds uncooked)
  • 1 tbsp soft butter
  • 2 tbsp crystallized ginger, finely chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp orange juice

Method

  • Preheat oven to 500°F.
  • For the meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Combine sugar and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually add to egg whites, beating at high speed, until stiff peaks form.
  • Combine sweet potatoes, butter, ginger and orange juice in a medium bowl. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish and spread meringue over top. Bake for 3 mins, or until the meringue is golden. Serve immediately.