Delectable Apple Pavlova Recipe
Delectable pavlova recipe topped with whipped cream and caramalized apples.
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cream of tartar or white vinegar
- 2 tsp corn flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 medium sized apples
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp grated nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 tbsp chopped almonds optional
Instructions
Preparing the Meringue
- In a clean bowl, place the egg whites and start to whisk it with an electric whisk or a stand mixer until it forms soft peaks.
- Gradually and very slowly start adding the sugar as the egg whites are whisking. Keep the mixer on low speed.
- Once all the sugar is mixed in properly and dissolved into the egg whites, add the vanilla, sprinkle the corn flour, cream of tartar and salt over the whipped meringue and whisk it once again.
- The meringue should look thick and glossy and should hold firm peaks.
- Line a baking sheet with a parchment paper.
- Scoop out the whipped meringue in the centre of the sheet and start to spread it to give it a circular shape.
- Don't flatten it too much.
- Bake the meringue in a preheated oven at 230F for 90 minutes.
- Let it cool completely before assembling.
Preparing the Apple Topping
- For the apple topping, place the butter and brown sugar in a pan and to cook on medium heat.
- Add in the apples, spices and salt. Cook the apples for few minutes until they start to soften.
- Remove from heat and leave it to cool completely.
Assembling the Apple Pavlova
- For assembling, place the cooled pavlova on a serving plate.
- Add the whipped cream on top and spread it slightly.
- Top it with the cooked apples and drizzle some caramel sauce.
- You can also scatter some chopped nuts for extra crunch!