Marshmallow Coating with Damson (of Marshmallow)

In a saucepan, combine the jam and water, and bring to a boil until it reaches a thread-like consistency

(Test, picking up a small amount of warm syrup with your thumb and index finger, and if it forms a thread, it's ready)

Beat the egg whites until stiff and slowly pour in the hot syrup, beating continuously until thickened and cooled

Add the lemon zest and damson jam

Serve with whipped cream or another preferred topping

Yields 3 cups (40 tablespoons)

25 calories per tablespoon.