Maple Meringues

Directions

1. 1
   Beat egg whites until foamy.
2. 2
   Continue to beat while gradually adding sugar.
3. 3
   Beat until whites are stiff but not dry, add maple extract and beat just to combine.
4. 4
   Drop by spoonful onto a silpat covered baking sheet.
5. 5
   Bake for 45 min in a preheated oven at 200F, then turn off the oven but leave the meringues in for another hour.
6. 6
   Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack.