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BLACKBERRY PAVLOVAS

Blackberry Pavlovas
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These Blackberry Pavlovas combine crisp meringue, whipped cream, poached spiced pears, and fresh blackberries for a festive and elegant dessert perfect for winter gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ripe but firm pears
  • 1 1/2 cups red grape juice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3–4 whole cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • Peel from 1 orange
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 120°C (250°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until glossy and stiff. Fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  3. Spoon meringue into nests on the tray. Bake for 1 hour, then let cool in the oven with the door ajar.
  4. Meanwhile, peel and halve pears. Simmer in  grape juice with brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and orange peel for 20 minutes. Let cool and slice.
  5. Whip the cream to soft peaks. Prepare garnishes: sliced pear, blackberries, pistachios, and reduced syrup.
  6. Top pavlovas with cream, pear, blackberries, a drizzle of syrup, and chopped pistachios. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use room temperature egg whites for better meringue volume.
  • Cool pavlovas in the oven to prevent cracks.
  • Use grape juice instead  for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Make meringue and poached pears ahead and assemble before serving.

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