*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  Baked Alaska In Candied Orange Shells

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Oranges

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      Large         California oranges
   3 1/2  C.            sugar
   1      C.            water
                        granulated sugar (for rolling)
   3                    egg whites
     1/2  Tsp.          baking powder
                        orange ice cream
                        meringue

Cut California oranges in half. Remove juice and pulp
from oranges. Steam oranges in water until tender. Remove and
drain. Mix 3 cups sugar with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil on
high heat and then turn to low heat. Place orange halves in
syrup and simmer about 30 minutes. Turn over several times.
Drain on waxed paper. Roll orange shells in granulated sugar.
Cool. Whip egg whites until stiff with baking powder. Add 1/2
cup sugar. Beat until mixed. Fill orange shells with orange
ice cream. Cover ice cream with meringue. Slip under broiler
with switch turned to Broil and broil until a delicate brown.
Serve at once.


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