Description
This apple pavlova recipe is a simple and elegant dessert perfect for fall. Enjoy the combination of crisp meringue, whipped cream, and baked apple topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Salted caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until meringue is glossy.
- Fold in vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar.
- Spread meringue onto a baking sheet in a circle or individual portions.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until meringue is crisp. Turn off oven and let cool completely inside.
- While meringue bakes, cook apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until softened.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Top meringue with whipped cream and baked apples.
- Drizzle with salted caramel sauce, if desired.
Notes
- For mini pavlovas, divide meringue into smaller portions before baking.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven. Meringue should be crisp but not browned.
- Store leftover pavlova in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Use your favorite variety of apples for the topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg