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Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp (1 ml) vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (175 ml) caster sugar
  • 1 tsp (5 ml). vinegar
  • a small pinch of salt

Method

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees (125 C.).
  • Beat egg whites.
  • When soft peaks form add sugar very gradually and beat until very stiff.
  • Continue beating and add salt then vinegar and vanilla a few drops at a time.
  • Beat in the cornstarch and keep beating until the mixture is really glossy and will stand when cut with a knife.
  • Cover an oven tray with a sheet of cooking paper
  • Tip the pavlova mix into the center of the tray and spread it into a round about 8 - 9 inches across.
  • Leave the center slightly dished.
  • Place on rack in center of oven and cook for one hour.
  • Turn oven off and leave until oven is cold.
  • DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DOOR AT ANY STAGE WHILE COOKING UNTIL IT IS COLD.
  • PLEASE READ COMMENTS BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL COOKING TIPS