Zefir

Name: Zefir
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened apple puree; 1.5 cups granulated sugar; 1 large egg white; 2 tsp agar-agar powder; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted

A classic sweet confectionery made from whipped apple puree, egg white, and sugar syrup set with agar-agar. It has a pillowy texture with a delicate, fruity flavor.

45 minMediumServes 12110 cal/serving

RussianDessertMixedVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened apple puree
1.5 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg white
2 tsp agar-agar powder
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

1

In a small saucepan, combine 2 tsp agar-agar powder and 1/2 cup water, then bring to a gentle boil over medium heat while stirring.
2

Add 1.5 cups granulated sugar to the saucepan, stir continuously, and boil until the syrup reaches 230 degrees F.
3

In a large bowl, whip 1 cup unsweetened apple puree and 1 large egg white on high speed until pale and voluminous.
4

Slowly stream the hot syrup into the whipped puree mixture while beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
5

Pipe into swirling mounds on parchment paper, let set at room temperature for 12 hours, then dust with 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar.

Questions

How long does Zefir keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Zefir?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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