Description
A beautiful fall pavlova perfect for your holiday table. Make the meringues and apples ahead of time for simple last-minute assembly.
Ingredients
Scale
Pavlova
- 3 egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Spiced apples
- 4 large apples
- 4 Tbsp butter
- splash lemon juice
- 4 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- dash of nutmeg
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
Toppings
- whipped topping, homemade or store-bought
- caramel topping, homemade or store-bought
Instructions
Pavlovas
- Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large clean bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites on medium until soft peaks begin to form.
- With the mixer still running, gradually add the sugar and beat until all of it is mixed in and the egg whites become thick and glossy ~ 10 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and using a metal spoon gently fold in the vinegar, cornstarch, and vanilla.
- Spoon the meringue onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet to make 6-8 individual pavlovas.
- Bake for 35-38 minutes and then turn the oven off and let cool several hours in the oven.
- While the pavlovas cool prepare the spiced apples.
Spiced apples
- Peel and slice the apples.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the apples and a splash of lemon juice to the melted butter and cook for about 10 minutes. The apples will soften and start to brown.
- Mix the cornstarch and water in a measuring cup until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Increase the heat on the skillet to medium-high and pour the cornstarch water over the apples. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the apple mixture with brown sugar and cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
- Cook 4-5 more minutes until the syrup has thickened.
- Set aside until needed.
Assemble the pavlovas
- When ready to serve, top each cooled pavlova with whipped topping, spiced apples, and a drizzle of caramel.
Notes
- Our favorite caramel is Fat Toad Farm Irish Whiskey Cream but use your go-to caramel or make your own.
Keywords: pavlova, dessert, meringue, apples, caramel
