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Yields
24 servings
These are light meringue-like macaroons. Delicious with a cup of fragrant green tea!
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ingredients
2
tsp star anise
4
Tbsp lemon juice
3
egg white
¼
tsp cream of tartar
¾
cup sugar
2
cup unsweetened coconut
1
tsp lemon zest
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directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 300 F.
Step 2
Crush star anise to start the flavour extraction process.
Step 3
Place anise and lemon juice in a small pot and heat over medium low heat until juice is reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Strain out star anise and set aside.
Step 4
Whip egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Slowly add in sugar and keep whipping until a stiff peak.
Step 5
Fold in coconut, lemon zest and spiced juice.
Step 6
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.