Quince and Almond Pavlova Parfait - Maggie Beer

Maggie Beer gave me the idea for this delicious Quince and Almond Pavlova Parfait. When you put poached quinces, crispy meringue, whipped cream, and toasted almonds together, you get a delicious dessert with just the right amount of each flavor and texture.

Ingredients:

• 4 quinces, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split
• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup caster sugar
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cornflour
• 1 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
• 2 cups thickened cream
• 1/4 cup honey
• Mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Set the oven to 120C 250F and heat it up

In a saucepan, mix sugar, vanilla bean, and slices of quince

Put a lid on top and add water

Simmer until the quinces are soft and syrupy

Take out the vanilla bean

Beat egg whites in a dry, clean bowl until soft peaks form

Slowly add caster sugar and beat until the mixture is shiny

Add vinegar and cornflour and mix well

Make a circle with the meringue on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Put it in the oven for one and a half hours, or until the outside is golden

Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks

Stack the meringue, whipped cream, sliced quince, and toasted almonds in serving glasses

Add mint leaves to the top of each parfait and drizzle it with honey

Enjoy Serve cold