Instructions: Kiwifruit strawberries papaya Or other fresh fruit in season

Place egg whites and salt in large bowl; beat until loose and frothy. Add lemon juice, vanilla, cornstarch and continue beating. As you beat, gradually add sugar. Beat until stiff but notdry. Trace a circle the disired size on parchment paper and place on a cookie sheet. Pile the mmeringue into circle, making an indentation in the center. Preheat oven to 225F. Bake about 1-1/4 hours. Turn off oven and open door. Leave Pavlova in oven for another 1/2 hour. Take out before it turns brown.

Cool completely and remove paper. Place on serving plate and decorate indentation with whipped cream and desired fruit pieces.

Makes 6 servings.

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