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Heat oven to 225°F.
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Cover cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.
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Gradually add sugar, beating until very stiff peaks form--takes about 10 minutes.
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Add raspberry preserves and food color; beat until well blended at highest speed.
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Drop teaspoonfuls of meringue mixture onto paper-lined cookie sheets, or fill a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe onto sheets.
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Bake at 225°F for 2 hours.
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Cool completely and remove from cookie sheets.