Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar, fine
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 medium apples, sliced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Salted caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade
- Cinnamon, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a pencil, trace two 8-inch circles on the parchment paper as guides for your pavlova bases.
- In a clean mixing bowl, whip 4 large egg whites using an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add in 1 cup of granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time.
- Continue whipping until glossy peaks form—this should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once your egg whites are glossy and stiff, gently fold in 1 teaspoon of white vinegar and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch using a rubber spatula.
- Spoon half of your meringue onto each circle drawn on the parchment paper.
- Use the back of a spoon to create swirls or peaks on top.
- Carefully place both baking sheets into the preheated oven.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until the meringue is dry to the touch.
- Turn off the oven and let them cool completely inside.
- While your pavlovas cool, slice 2 medium apples into thin wedges.
- Toss them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Let them sit while you whip your cream.
- In another bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add in remaining maple syrup (about 2 tablespoons) while beating until you reach stiff peaks.
- Once cooled completely, carefully lift each meringue from the parchment paper onto serving plates.
- Generously spoon whipped maple cream over each meringue base.
- Top with spiced apple slices in an artistic fashion.
- Finally, drizzle salted caramel sauce over everything.
Notes
Store leftover pavlova in an airtight container to maintain its crispiness.
Reheat any components briefly, but enjoy pavlova cold for best texture.
Serve with fresh whipped cream for extra richness and flavor contrast.
Use room temperature eggs for a fluffier meringue consistency while whipping.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Method: Bake
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg