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MARTHA BAKES: Meringue

Martha Stewart shares the secrets to foolproof meringue. Once the basics are mastered, she makes an impressive île flottante (floating island), meringue topped with creme anglaise and caramel.
Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
Martha Stewart shares the secrets to foolproof meringue. Once the basics are mastered, she makes an impressive île flottante (floating island), meringue topped with creme anglaise and caramel.

Airs Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Martha Stewart
Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
Martha Stewart

Learn to create the finest desserts and goodies in your own home. In the series MARTHA BAKES, Martha Stewart shares the best baking tips and techniques, giving you the confidence to create delectable baked goods — from scratch — in your own kitchen.

Martha’s updated versions of the classics set the standard, while her uses of flavors and ingredients add new angles to some familiar favorites.

"Meringue" - Join Martha as she shares the secrets to foolproof meringue, such as using a copper bowl and adding a touch of cream of tartar.

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Once the basics are mastered, Martha teaches one of her favorites, pavlova with passion fruit, plus an impressive île flottante and a Huguenot torte.

Additional recipes and video clips from the episode are available on MarthaStewart.com including meringue swirls. "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook" is available for purchase online.

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Martha demonstrates how to make creme anglaise

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