Meringues
- lemon juice
- 4 large egg whites
- 300g sugar
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 50g butter
- 4 medium apples
- 4 medium pears
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 bottle of cider
Winter Fruit Pavlova
Winter Fruit Pavlova
60 min
This Winter Fruit Pavlova is made with a variety of winter fruits. Pears, apples and cranberries combine to create an irresistible topping that is perfectly finished with cinnamon and cream.
With a combination of crunchy meringue and sweet soft fruit, it’s hard to go wrong with this pleasing pudding.
For more recipes download Kerrymaid's Bring on the joy winter guide - bit.ly/3ZM2dCQ
Ingredients
Fruit
- 300g cranberries
- sugar (as required)
- lemon juice (as required)
Caramel sauce
- 500ml Kerrymaid Whipping
- 50g sugar
Method
Meringues
Make two large flat meringues. Wipe out mixer bowl and whip attachment with lemon juice, and whip egg whites to soft peaks. Add 225g of sugar gradually while whipping, along with the cornflour. Whip to firm peaks.
Spread on greaseproof lined tray into even rounds approx. 2inches thick. Bake in an oven preheated to 160 degrees for 30-40 minutes until slightly browned and crispy on top.
Allow to cool fully before removing from tray. Then, caramelise 75g sugar in a pan over medium heat and add butter,
throw in apples and pears and cook until dry.
Fruit
Split, add cranberries and check taste, adding sugar/lemon juice as required.
Caramel sauce
Add remaining sugar to a pan and caramelise over a medium heat. Add 100ml of Kerrymaid Whipping and cook until smooth to make the caramel sauce. Whip up the Kerrymaid Whipping, assemble and enjoy.
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