An elegant but simple meringue dessert with fresh summer stone fruit.
Ingredients
Meringue:
- 4 egg whites
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons of cornstarch
Whipped Cream:
- 3 Tablespoons of confectioner’s sugar
Fruit Topping:
- 2-3 lbs of sliced Frog Hollow Farm stone fruit (peaches, plums, nectarines)
- 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice
Method:
For the meringue:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gradually add in the sugar,1 tablespoon at a time, beating until thick and glossy. Gently fold in almond extract, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Spoon mixture on to parchment paper. Working from the center, spread mixture toward the outside edge, building edge slightly, so there is a dip in the center.
- Bake for 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack.
For the whipped cream:
- In a stand-mixer, beat heavy cream. Once the cream begins to thicken, add confectioners sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate for later.
For fruit:
- Slice fruit into thin wedges and combine with lemon juice
Building the pavlova:
- Once the meringue has cooled, remove the paper, and place meringue on a flat serving plate. Fill the center of the meringue with whipped cream, and top with slices of stone fruit.