Honeyed Peach Pavlova
Serves: 2 people
Takes: Over 1 hr
Pavlova is a dessert that looks impressive yet is super simple to make. Use any fruit you like, seasonal is best.
Ingredients
2 egg whites
100g caster sugar
1/4 teaspoon of cornflour
few drops of vanilla extract
few drops of lemon juice
150ml double cream
2 large peaches, pip removed and cut into thick slices
1 plum, pip and skin removed, cut into thick slices
50ml sweet wine, I like port
1 tablespoon honey
edible flowers, to serve (optional)
Method
Preheat the oven to 140°C/275°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
Sprinkle in the sugar, a tablespoons at a time and whisk until the whites look shiny.
Add the cornflour, vanilla extract and lemon juice and give it a final whisk until it looks thick and glossy.
Using a large metal spoon, transfer the mixture to the lined baking sheet. Make a dome shape with a dip in the middle.
Bake the meringue in the oven for 1 hour before turning off the heat. Allow the meringue to cool completely.in the oven.
In the meantime whisk the cream until it forms soft peaks.
Pop the peaches and plums in a small saucepan with the sweet wine and honey and gently heat until the liquid has reduced by half. Allow to cool before tasting and adding more honey if you need to.
Assemble the pavlova by filling the dip in the cooked meringue generously with cream.
Top with the sticky peaches drizzling over the honeyed wine.
Serve with edible flowers if you like.
