Sweet and Sour Sauce For Gingerbread

This is a cooked icing for a two layer gingerbread cake made with brown and white sugar, vinegar, vanilla and beaten egg whites.

• Calories: 104 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 egg whites
• ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
• ⅔ cup water
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, water, cream of tarter and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook to soft ball stage, 236 degrees F (113 degrees C).n

Step 2

In a large, deep mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.n

Step 3

Slowly pour the sugar mixture into the egg whites while beating constantly. Add vanilla and beat until thick and creamy.n