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Ingredients
Ingredients: 3 egg whites 1 teaspoon almond essence 1/2 cup (110 g) caster sugar 1 cup (125 g) plain flour, sifted 60 g slivered almonds 125 g glace cherries, chopped 60 g glace pineapple, chopped 60 g glace apricots, chopped 60 g glace ginger, chopped

Instructions
Perfect to serve with coffee, this adaptation of an old favourite is the ideal finish to any dinner party. Mixing procedure: 1. Beat egg whites and almond essence until soft peaks form. Add caster sugar, a spoonful at a time, beating well after each addition. 2. Fold in flour, almonds, cherries, pineapple, apricots and ginger. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased and lined 25 cm x 8 cm loaf pan. Bake at 180°C for 35-40 minutes or, until firm. 3. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap in aluminium foil and set aside for 1-2 days. Using a very sharp serrated. knife, cut bread into wafer thin slices. Place slices onto an oven tray lined with baking paper and bake at 150°C for 35 minutes or until dry and crisp. Remove from oven and colon wire rack. 227 kilo joules (54 calories) per serve Low Fat 1. 1 g Low Cholesterol 0 mg Low Fibre 0.6 g Low Sodium 9 mg