Water
Unflavored gelatin
Granulated sugar
Light corn syrup
Egg whites
Cream of tartar
Freeze dried strawberries
Cornstarch for dusting
Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
Put one cup of the granulated sugar, the remaining 3 tablespoons of water and the corn syrup into a small saucepan. Put the pan over medium heat. Once the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble, wash down the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water.
Meanwhile, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar and remaining granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Turn the mixer on low speed. Once the sugar mixture comes to a rolling boil, increase the mixer speed to medium.
Increase the mixer speed to high and carefully pour in the hot sugar syrup in a slow steady stream directly onto the whites between mixer bowl edge and outer reach of whisk.
It's a really easy recipe, and I hope you enjoy them for Valentine's or any other day of the year!