3 egg whites
3 tbs cold water
1.5 cups sugar (24 tbs)
3 tsp corn flour
1.5 tsp malt vinegar
1/2 tsp vanilla
Whipped cream
Fresh fruit, chopped
Spin sugar through food processor until very fine
Beat egg whites until very stiff, slowly adding cold water while beating
Gradually beat in sugar, 2 tbsp at a time, as well as corn flour, vinegar, vanilla, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form
Line a baking dish with foil. Draw a 9 inch circle on the foil.
Spoon egg white mixture within your marked circle, mounding slightly higher around the edge
Bake in a preheated oven at 250 degrees for 1-1.25 hours until crisp on the outside and firm to the touch.
The pavlova will remain moist in center
Turn off oven , prop door open a bit , but leave pavlova in oven until oven has cooled.
Can be stored in cool, airtight container for several days.
To serve , spread whipped cream in center and if you like some chopped fresh fruit