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Blackberry and Pear Pavlova

October 4, 2015 By All That I'm Eating 19 Comments

This is only my second pavlova. To me, meringue has always been steeped in mystery and wonder and I found it slightly intimidating. Crispy on the outside, gooey in the middle; is this all really achievable with just two ingredients? Well yes, turns out it is. My two attempts I couldn’t have been more pleased with; previously a summer berry version and this time my Blackberry and Pear Pavlova (which also happens to be all organic) and the pudding portion of my #thriftyorganic challenge.

Blackberry and Pear PavlovaYou will need (all ingredients organic):

  • 3 egg whites,
  • 150g caster sugar,
  • 1 pear, diced,
  • 1 punnet blackberries (not organic, they’d run out!),
  • 2 tbsp water,
  • ½ tbsp caster sugar,
  • 150ml double cream,
  • vanilla extract (not organic)

Blackberry and Pear Pavlova top

Whip the egg whites (in a mixer, with an electric hand whisk or by hand if you’re feeling strong) until soft peaks form. Then continue whisking adding the sugar (150g) a little at a time until glossy stiff peaks form.

Preheat the oven to 140C and spread the meringue onto some greaseproof paper in a rough circle. To keep the fruit and cream contained when you assemble it all later it can be useful to make the meringue slightly bowl like in shape so it’s slightly higher at the edges.

Place in the oven for an hour then turn the oven off and leave the meringue in for a further hour. Remove and leave to cool.

While the meringue is cooking put the pear, blackberries, remaining sugar and water in a pan and cook gently until most of the water has evaporated (some will come out of the fruit) and it’s all glossy. Leave to cool.

Once the meringue is cooled whip the cream with the vanilla extract until thick then spread on top of the meringue.

Top with the fruit and serve.

Blackberry and Pear Pavlova served up

Using organic sugar (which is golden) gives the meringue a lovely toasted light brown colour which I really like. I don’t add sugar to the cream as the vanilla extract adds a little bit and the meringue is sweet enough; the fruit is a fantastic purple colour and adds a nice bit of tart freshness. I think pavlova is a great dinner party dessert as it’s sweet without being too heavy and I think it looks good but you’ve put in minimal effort: win!

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Filed Under: Autumn, Baking, Berries, Blackberry, Cream, Dairy & Eggs, Eggs, Foraging, Fruit, October, Pear, Pudding, Recipes By Month, Seasons Tagged With: berries, pudding, recipe

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Comments

  1. Beth says

    October 4, 2015 at 21:03

    I adore pavlovas – they’re one of my favourite desserts, and I don’t understand why they aren’t more popular (at least in North America). Your blackberry and pear version looks absolutely gorgeous, and I can’t wait to try it myself!

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  2. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    October 5, 2015 at 20:12

    I’ve yet to attempt a pavlova, but you definitely make it sound less intimidating. This one looks delicious with the fall fruits!

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  3. angiesrecipes says

    October 6, 2015 at 10:36

    One of my favourite sweet treats. Yours looks heavenly!

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  4. Monica says

    October 6, 2015 at 13:19

    I’ve made a couple of pavlovas and I’m always amazed by what we can do with eggs! Lovely to pair it with blackerry and pear. It makes a very stylist dessert. : )

    Reply
  5. Liz says

    October 6, 2015 at 15:12

    I tend to top my pavlova with only berries, but your combo of blackberries and pears sounds magnificent. I never would have guessed that this was only your second pavlova—it’s perfect!

    Reply
  6. cheri says

    October 6, 2015 at 17:55

    I’ve never had a pavlova before, but this looks and sounds amazing, did not know that they were soft on the inside.

    Reply
  7. Peachy says

    October 6, 2015 at 21:55

    This Pavlova looks delicious! Thank for dropping by my blog, it’s so nice to meet you

    Reply
  8. Not Quite Nigella says

    October 7, 2015 at 00:29

    I love that you used pears! I adore pears especially on pavlova 😀 It looks heavenly!

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  9. Nancy/SpicieFoodie says

    October 7, 2015 at 01:54

    Pavlova is such an elegant dessert. Your recipe sounds amazing!

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  10. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    October 7, 2015 at 05:44

    I love making meringues and a pavlova is even better! Love the fruit you have used here 🙂

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  11. Phi-The Sweetphi Blog says

    October 7, 2015 at 13:47

    Wow, this pavlova looks delicious! I have never made one, the thought has scared me a little too, but now I’m totally going to have to give it a try – yum!

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  12. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    October 7, 2015 at 16:31

    Love pavlovas, but never thought to top them with pears as well as berries. Really great idea! This looks perfect — thanks so much.

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  13. Susan says

    October 9, 2015 at 14:02

    Not sure if my last comment went through so thought I’d try again 🙂 I need to try making a Pavlova now that our humid summer is over. The mixture of pears and berries sounds delicious!

    Reply
  14. Emma - Bake Then Eat says

    October 10, 2015 at 10:58

    I love pavlova and this fruit combo sounds amazing.

    Reply
  15. Pam says

    October 12, 2015 at 15:47

    It looks AMAZING! I love pavlova and the fruit sauce makes this dessert extra special!

    Reply
  16. grace says

    October 13, 2015 at 18:51

    i’m ashamed to admit that i’ve never made OR eaten pavlova! it always looks so elegant and delicious, and yours is certainly no exception. great fruit choices!

    Reply
  17. Agness of Run Agness Run says

    November 2, 2017 at 11:32

    Pavlova seems like a great treat even though I’ve never had it, Caroline! Now I am inspired to prepare it at home!

    Reply

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