Ingredients
2 large egg whites1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons orange colored sugar2 teaspoons orange edible glitter3 pieces green Fruit by the Foot fruit roll2 teaspoons vanilla frosting
Preparation
In a small bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Add pie spice and vanilla.
Place egg white mixture in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 1-1/2-in.-diameter pumpkins onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. In a small resealable plastic bag, combine the orange sugar and glitter. Seal bag; crush mixture to break glitter into small pieces. Sprinkle over pumpkins.
Bake at 250° for 40-45 minutes or until set and dry. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours.
Carefully remove meringues from parchment paper. Cut leaf and vine shapes from fruit roll; attach to pumpkins with a dab of frosting. Store in an airtight container.
