1. Heat oven to 120 degrees Celsius.
2. Line two trays with baking paper.
3. Whisk egg whites and salt until soft peaks form.
4. Gradually add the sugar a tablespoon at a time until fully dissolved.
5. Beat for a further 3 minutes. Add vanilla essence and beat again.
6. Spoon onto baking tray.
7. Turn oven down to 90 degrees and bake for 1 and a half hours.
8. Turn oven off and leave meringues in the oven to cool completely.
9. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Serve with a little whipped cream and decorate with fruit.