PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Combine granulated sugar, sugar substitute and cocoa in small bowl; set aside.
2. Place egg whites in small bowl; beat at high speed of electric mixer until foamy. Add vanilla, cream of tartar, almond extract and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Add sugar mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
3. Line baking sheet with foil. Spoon 15 equal mounds of egg white mixture onto foil. Sprinkle with almonds.
4. Bake 1 hour. Turn oven off but do not open door. Leave puffs in oven 2 hours longer or until completely dry. Remove from oven; cool completely.
5. Stir fruit spread and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon onto each meringue just before serving.