Roasted Apple Pavlova with Honey Whipped Cream

Servings: 6 servings

Time:

Ingredients:

Roasted Apples

2 large (340g) Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick

2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted

1 tablespoon (15g) lemon juice

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½ cup (106g) light brown sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

½ teaspoon fine sea salt

¼ cup (66g) granulated sugar

2 tablespoons (14g) cornstarch

Meringue

5 large (177g) egg whites

¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

¾ cup (149g) granulated sugar

Honey Whipped Cream

1¼ cups (288g) heavy cream

3 tablespoons (64g) honey

½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Make the Roasted Apples: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large oven-safe casserole dish, toss the apples with the butter, lemon juice, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to combine. Transfer to the oven and roast until the apples are juicy and starting to caramelize, 40 to 45 minutes.

2. In a small bowl, stir the sugar and cornstarch to combine. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples, stir gently to combine and then spread into an even layer. Return to the oven and continue to cook until the apples are tender and the mixture has thickened to a saucy consistency, 10 to 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature.

3. Make the Meringue: Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Trace a 9-inch circle onto the parchment, then turn it over.

4. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until the mixture becomes white and frothy, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar in a slow, steady stream and continue to whip the meringue to stiff peaks.

5. Spoon the meringue into the center of the circle you traced, then spread into an even layer, using the guide to keep it even in shape.

6. Transfer the meringue to the oven, then lower the temperature to 275°F. Bake until the meringue is crisp and dry on the outside, about 2 hours. Turn off the oven and allow the meringue to cool completely inside it, at least 1½ hours.

7. Make the Whipped Cream: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream to soft peaks. Add the honey in a slow, steady stream and then the vanilla; continue to whip to medium peaks.

8. To assemble the pavlova, gently transfer the meringue to a serving platter. Spoon the whipped cream on top of the meringue, then spoon the apples over the whipped cream.