Peaches Covered with Meringue

Ingredients:

4 ripe peaches, cut in half
40 g de marzipan
2/3 cup caster sugar
3 egg whites

Preparing:

Preheat the oven to 200ºC (400ºF).

Place the peaches cut-side-down on a plate.
Put the plate in the sink and pour boiling water over, followed by cold water.
Drain inmediatly and peel.

Roll the marzipan into 4 small balls, put them in the gaps left by the peach stones and then put the halves back together.

Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gradually add the sugar and whisk until thick and glossy.

Cover the fruit with a layer of meringue, making sure there are no gaps.
Bake for 20 minutes, gently lift out and serve.