This recipe contains only two ingredients - pure maple syrup and egg whites. Do not substitute table maple syrup for this recipe. Add a few drop of desired extract or flavoring, such as vanilla or almond, if desired.

Maple Meringue Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups pure maple syrup
• 4 large egg whites, about 3/4 cup

Procedure

1. Heat maple syrup in saucepan to light thread stage or 225°F on a candy thermometer. Beat egg whites until stiff in a stand-up mixer bowl. Gradually pour in cooked syrup in a fine stream onto beaten whites, beating on medium speed, until thick and fluffy.

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Content by Renee Shelton. Recipe from Renee Shelton's recipe files. This recipe was first published on PastrySampler.com on January 10, 2007. It was updated on October 12, 2020.