It’s undeniable. Spring has arrived! And along with warmer temperatures and those inevitable April showers come lighter foods and plenty of fresh fruits and veggies.
Jmore food guru Elite Jakob shares some simple recipes bound to please friends and family.
Elite Jakob is a Reisterstown-based integrative health coach, food blogger and author of the self-published cookbook “I Live in my Kitchen, But You Don’t Have To.” For more recipes from Jakob, visit her website, Iliveinmykitchen.com and follow her on Instagram and TikTok @Iliveinmykitchen.
Pavlova
Ingredients
- 6 egg whites at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch
- 1 container (8 ounces) heavy whipping cream (dairy or Parve)
- 1-2 cups mixed berries
For Sauce:
- 1/2 cup berries
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Place the egg whites in a mixer bowl. Start mixing on low and gradually increase to high speed. Add the sugar gradually until white peaks form.
- Turn the mixer to low speed. Add 1 Tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, plus 1 Tablespoon of corn starch or potato flour. Mix on low for 10-15 seconds until all ingredients are combined.
- Transfer mixture to the center of a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a spatula, form an 8-inch circle, where the center is lower than the edges and the outer walls are a bit higher, like a shallow bowl.
- Place it in a 325° degrees preheated oven and lower the heat to 225° as soon as you place the meringue in the oven. Bake for 90 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the meringue in there until cooled. This can be done a day ahead of time.
- Whip the heavy whipping cream plus 1 teaspoon of sugar until firm. Scoop and spread in the middle of the baked meringue.
- Top with any mix of berries or any sliced fruit you like. (1 to 2 cups in total).
To prepare sauce:
- Combine 1/2 cup berries, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 cup water in a saucepan and cook on medium heat just until the berries pop and become a sauce like consistency.
To serve:
- Drizzle 1-2 Tablespoons sauce on each slice when serving.
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