Pine Nut Meringues

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 and line several baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt on high speed until firm peaks form.
3. 3
   Add the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating for 2 seconds between additions; beat until glossy and stiff.
4. 4
   Add the vanilla and almond extracts, then fold in the almond meal.
5. 5
   Spread the pine nuts on a pie plate.
6. 6
   Coat slightly rounded teaspoons of the meringue with the pine nuts.
7. 7
   Arrange the meringues on the baking sheets about 1 inch apart, and bake in batches for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden.
8. 8
   Slide the paper with the meringues onto wire racks and let cool completely.
9. 9
   Remove the meringues from the paper and serve.