Meringue

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 150C/300F/Gas 2.

2. 2.Put the egg whites into a large clean bowl and add 110g/4oz of the sugar. Whisk together into soft peaks.

3. 3.Then, continuing to whisk, gradually add another 110g/4oz of sugar, a spoonful at a time, until the mixture forms stiff peaks.

4. 4.Gently fold in the remaining sugar.

5. 5.Shape 20 large spoonfuls of the meringue onto 2 baking sheets lined with non-stick baking paper and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

6. 6.Lower the oven temperature to 110C/225F/Gas ¼ and cook for a further 2-3 hours until very crisp and dry.

7. 7.Leave to cool, then store in an air tight tin.

8. 8.Serve with the clotted cream and strawberries