Name: Gingered-Peach Pavlovas
Yield: Makes 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 large egg whites, room temperature; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups water; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, thinly sliced; 3 firm but ripe large peaches, peeled, halved, pitted; 1/2 cup (generous) fresh raspberries (about half of 6-ounce basket); 1/2 cup (generous) fresh blackberries (about half of 6-ounce basket); 1/2 cup chilled heavy whipping cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

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Gingered-Peach PavlovasNigel Cox

Exotic ginger-poached peaches are served with light, delicate meringues and softly whipped cream in a dessert that's great for summer entertaining (the peaches and meringues can be made a day ahead). A serrated vegetable peeler makes quick work of peeling the peaches.

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