Perfect kick off to summer treat!
4 large egg whites
1 cup superfine sugar
1/4 tsp lemon extract
1 tsp lemon zest
Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
In a large bowl, whisk egg whites together with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Add sugar two tablespoons at a time, mixing between additions to ensure sugar dissolves. Continue until egg whites are stiff and glossy.
Fold in lemon extract and lemon zest. Drop by Tablespoon onto two large baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Place in oven for 1 hour 30 minutes. Turn off oven and leave oven door slightly open to let meringues slowly cool for 2 hours.