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Pavlova with Roasted Nectarines

11 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 3HRS

Pavlova with Roasted Nectarines

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Pavlova with roasted nectarines is a showstopper of a dish for your dinner party table, served as a chilled dessert during a South African summer. Nectarines roasted to sticky perfection with a sprinkle of sticky brown sugar and a splash of sparkling wine, the tartness of the fruit provides contrast to the sweetness of the meringue base.
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Pavlova with roasted nectarines is a showstopper of a dish for your dinner party table, served as a chilled dessert during a South African summer. Nectarines roasted to sticky perfection with a sprinkle of sticky brown sugar and a splash of sparkling wine, the tartness of the fruit provides contrast to the sweetness of the meringue base.
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East After Noon
A literary soul writer, stylist, recipe developer and neutralist.
http://eastafternoon.com/

3HRS

Total Time

$7.97

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Large Egg
4

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Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs, separated
whites only
Caster Sugar
1 1/3 cups
Caster Sugar
White Wine Vinegar
1 tsp
White Wine Vinegar
Corn Flour
1 tsp
Corn Flour
Vanilla Extract
1 tsp
Vanilla Extract
Topping
Nectarine
3 1/2 cups
Nectarines
I used white flesh nectarines
Muscovado Sugar
1 Tbsp
Muscovado Sugar
Dry Sparkling Wine
1/3 cup
Dry Sparkling Wine
I used Darling Cellars’ MCC Blanc de Blanc Brut
Fresh Thyme
2 sprigs
Fresh Thyme
up to 3 sprigs
optional
Whipping Cream
2 cups

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Kemps Heavy Whipping Cream
Lightly Toasted Sliced Almonds
to taste
Lightly Toasted Sliced Almonds

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
839
Fat
51.5 g
Protein
11.8 g
Carbs
84.2 g
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Author's Notes

Yields 4-6 servings.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and trace a dinner plate-sized circle on a piece of baking paper.
step 2
In a large glass or ceramic bowl, whisk the Egg Whites (4) until they form stiff peaks, then whisk in the Caster Sugar (1 1/3 cups), adding 1 Tbsp a time until the meringue looks glossy.
step 3
Whisk in White Wine Vinegar (1 tsp), Corn Flour (1 tsp), and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Spoon the meringue mixture inside the circle, making sure the edges are a little higher than the center.
step 4
Bake the meringue for 1 hour, then switch off the oven and leave to cool.
step 4 Bake the meringue for 1 hour, then switch off the oven and leave to cool.
step 5
For the topping, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
step 6
Halve and pit the Nectarines (3 1/2 cups) and arrange the halves in a baking dish. Sprinkle over Muscovado Sugar (1 Tbsp) and pour in Dry Sparkling Wine (1/3 cup).
step 6 Halve and pit the Nectarines (3 1/2 cups) and arrange the halves in a baking dish. Sprinkle over Muscovado Sugar (1 Tbsp) and pour in Dry Sparkling Wine (1/3 cup).
step 7
Add Fresh Thyme (2 sprigs) and bake for 20 minutes or until the fruit is soft.
step 7 Add Fresh Thyme (2 sprigs) and bake for 20 minutes or until the fruit is soft.
step 8
Grill the nectarines to caramelize them. Leave the fruit to cool entirely.
step 8 Grill the nectarines to caramelize them. Leave the fruit to cool entirely.
step 9
Once cooled, whip the Kemps Heavy Whipping Cream (2 cups) to the stiff peak stage and spoon liberally over the top of the pavlova. Carefully arrange the nectarine halves over the cream and spoon over any syrup left in the roasting dish.
step 9 Once cooled, whip the Kemps Heavy Whipping Cream (2 cups) to the stiff peak stage and spoon liberally over the top of the pavlova. Carefully arrange the nectarine halves over the cream and spoon over any syrup left in the roasting dish.
step 10
Using your fingers, crumble the Lightly Toasted Sliced Almonds (to taste) over the top of the dessert. Serve the pavlova immediately with a few glasses of chilled wine if desired.
step 10 Using your fingers, crumble the Lightly Toasted Sliced Almonds (to taste) over the top of the dessert. Serve the pavlova immediately with a few glasses of chilled wine if desired.

Tags

Gluten-Free
British
Date Night
Shellfish-Free
Dessert
Vegetarian
Summer
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