PAVLOVA WITH VANILLA-POACHED ORANGES

Pavlova with Vanilla-Poached Oranges image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large egg whites, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
Pinch of salt
1 1/4 cups superfine sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Creme Fraiche Filling for Pavlova with Vanilla-Poached Oranges
Vanilla-Poached Oranges

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Put egg whites, cornstarch, vinegar, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat until foamy. Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla.
Spread meringue into a 10-inch round (2 inches high) on prepared sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 200 degrees; bake until firm, 40 to 50 minutes. Turn off oven; let pavlova dry in oven overnight.
To serve, spread filling over pavlova, and top with drained oranges.