Roasted Apple Pavlova with Salted Caramel Sauce For a dessert that will easily impress your guests, try this beautiful Pavlova topped with whipped cream, roasted apples and a salted caramel sauce. Preparation Time: 30 minutesRoasting Time: 25 minutesBaking Time: 1 hour 30 minutesStanding Time: 1 hourServes 8 3 Ontario Apples, cored, sliced unpeeled into 1/2-inch (1 cm) slices (such as Gala, Idared and Spartan)2 tbsp (25 mL) butter, melted2 tbsp (25 mL) brown sugar4 Ontario Egg Whites, at room temperature1/4 tsp (1 mL) each cream of tartar and salt1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch2 tsp (10 mL) white vinegar1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla1 cup (250 mL) 35% Ontario Whipping Cream2 tbsp (25 mL) caramel sundae sauce2 tsp (10 mL) flaked sea salt In large bowl, toss apples with butter and brown sugar. Spread in single layer on parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast in 400°F (200°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until apples are tender. Set aside to cool completely. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Using 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan as a guide, trace circle onto parchment paper; flip parchment paper. Place egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in large mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. In medium bowl, set aside 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the sugar. With mixer on medium-high speed gradually beat in remaining sugar, one tablespoon (15 mL) at a time, until stiff glossy peaks form. Beat in cornstarch, vinegar and vanilla, until combined. Spread egg white mixture onto prepared circle. With back of spoon, create 5-inch (12 cm) wide nest in centre. Bake in 250°F (120°C) oven for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until even in colour and firm to the touch. Turn off heat, leave meringue in oven for 1 hour. Transfer to serving plate. To the reserved sugar; add whipping cream. Using electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat until soft peaks form; spoon into centre of meringue nest. Top with apples and drizzle with caramel sauce. Sprinkle flaked sea salt over top. To serve, cut with serrated knife. Tip: Meringue can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day. Nutritional Information:1 ServingPROTEIN: 3 gramsFAT: 14 gramsCARBOHYRATE: 43 gramsCALORIES: 301FIBRE: 2 gramsSODIUM: 580 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Roasted Apple Pavlova with Salted Caramel Sauce
