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    Published: Sep 23, 2015 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Salted Caramel Apple Pie Pavlova

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    apple pie pavlova

    Now that fall is officially here, I feel like I am so unprepared for it despite talking about it for the past month and a half. As it turns out, I ate a few too many cupcakes my jeans have mysteriously shrunk and I am in need of at least one good pair of jeans before I try and work on that waistline.

    My daughter is also a little upset because her favorite flats from last year are too small. I’ve been looking everywhere for a similar pair to no avail. As much as I love shopping for clothes, this year I am dreading it as I must be a lot more strategic in my purchases what with the move.

    For some reason, I am the only person in my family who loves pavlova. The mix of light meringue, smooth cream, and fresh fruit is too good for me to pass up. My family, however, feels as though the mixture is just too light for their tastes.

    They would prefer more crunch; and perhaps the pavlova to sit on top of a cake which is why I made my pavlova cupcakes. This left me conflicted about my apple pie pavlova. I had grand visions of this being a tiered pavlova cake, but worried that I would be left to eat it on my own.

    Salted caramel apple pie pavlova with goats cheese

    As it turns out, that is not an issue at all. This apple pie pavlova is incredible and I already ate half of it. The pavlova is flavored with freshly ground cinnamon and Rodelle Reserve Vanilla extract. The Rodelle Reserve Vanilla was made in only a small batch of just 84 gallons. It was aged for six months in French Oak Barrels which helped to enrich the vanilla flavor, but also create a smoother taste.

    The bottles themselves were screen printed and have a gourmet Madagascar vanilla bean inside. When I first tried the vanilla extract I was blown away. The flavors are so complex and the floral, fruity notes have never been more distinct. It really shines in this pavlova, making you want to come back for more and more. If you cannot get your hands on the Reserve, a vanilla bean will also work.

    Salted caramel apple pie pavlova with goats cheese

    I also cooked the apples in white wine and made a fresh batch of my favorite dark salted caramel sauce (minus the bourbon this time). For the cream, I originally wanted to use mascarpone whipped with heavy cream, but only had honey goats cheese available and used this instead with cream and the results were spectacular.

    Each component put together creates an unforgettable dessert your family and friends will never forget. Or, you know, you can be like me and eat half of it on your own while your jeans shrink.

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    apple pie pavlova

    Apple Pie Pavlova

    Amanda Powell
    A simple yet show stopping apple pie pavlova
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    Prep Time 40 mins
    Cook Time 2 hrs 15 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs 55 mins
    Course Fruit
    Cuisine French
    Calories 382 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the Meringue

    • 6 egg whites
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    For the Caramel

    • 1 cup sugar
    • 3 tablespoons water
    • 1 tablespoon agave or honey or corn syrup
    • ½ cup 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 2 teaspoons fleur de sel
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For the Apples

    • 4 Granny Smith Apples
    • 1 ¼ cups water may also use a sweet white wine
    • ⅓ cup plus ¼ cup packed brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon anise seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon cloves
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla

    For the Cream Topping

    • 1 cup mascaropone or goats cheese
    • 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
    • ⅔ cup chopped pecans

    Instructions
     

    For the Meringue

    • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
    • Beat the eggs until soft peaks form. Slowly add the sugar and beat until glossy. Add the remaining in and beat until mixed.
    • Line three baking sheets with parchment paper and divide the meringue among the three pans. Shape the meringue until they are about 8 inches in diameter and are flat at the top.
    • Place in the oven and then turn down the heat to 275 degrees F. Bake for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the meringue to bake in the residual heat until the oven is cool.

    For the Salted Caramel

    • In a saucepan, add together the sugar, water, and agave. Heat on medium high without disturbing until the mixture is bubbly and a dark amber. Immediately add the butter and heavy cream and stir until fully combined. Allow to cool completely. Stir in the salt and the vanilla

    For the Apples

    • Core, peel, and cut the apples into bite-sized cubes.
    • Place in a medium skillet with the wine or water, plus the sugar and spices. Cook until softened, but still maintains its shape. Remove the apples, leaving in the juices. Cook the juices until they are reduced to a thick syrup. Toss the apples in the syrup until coated.

    For the Cream

    • Beat the cheese (mascarpone or goats cheese) until smooth. Add in the heavy cream and beat until soft peaks form.

    Assembly

    • Place one third of the cream mixture over one of the pavlova discs. Top with one third of the apples. To this, add one third of the pecans and about ¼ cup of the salted caramel. Repeat these layers two more times. (you should have salted caramel left over)

    Notes

    You can make each component ahead of time (you can store the merinuges in an air tight container in the freezer) and assemble when you are ready to serve. Store uneated pavlova in an airtight container in the refrigerator

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 47mgFiber: 2gSugar: 43g
    Keyword apple, cake, caramel, dessert, pavlova, pie
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    salted caramel apple pie pavlova with goats cheese

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    1. Marjorie says

      May 05, 2022 at 2:26 pm

      Have made this twice now and always a crowd pleaser. I found that the meld of flavours is amazing and was at first skeptical of the apples as a pavlova fruit. I made sure to cook the apples well enough that they were soft yet had some juice to them. The meringue recipe easily made the 3 required rounds as instructed and they cut perfectly without falling apart. I expected the caramel sauce to be slightly thicker, but just kept it in the fridge before assembling the cake. The recipe provides sufficient caramel sauce to give extra as a choice once served.

      I am making a salted caramel ganache tart this weekend and will use this caramel sauce recipe instead as the consistency is perfect to allow for a slight flow of caramel once the ganache is served up into slices.

      Thanks for a unique take on pavlova!!

      Reply
    2. Callie says

      January 04, 2022 at 1:34 pm

      All the flavors were tasty (I didn't have anise seeds, but I added ground cardamom to my apple topping and it was delicious). Unfortunately, the overall result was extremely sweet with the meringue, sugary apples, and buttery salted caramel. Pavlova usually has something tart to balance it out, but that was just missing from this dessert.3 stars

      Reply
    3. Dini @ The Flavor Bender says

      October 21, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      We have no issues with Pavlovas at home! Every single member loves it and my husband can't get enough of it since he first tasted it in 2010! (Yes, we even remember the date!) I have to make this... I can see us fighting for the lion's share! Apple pie, Caramel AND Pavlova? YUM!

      Reply
    4. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says

      September 24, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      Your pavlova is incredible! I love the idea of incorporating apples and all those fall flavors. You always have such original ideas...I'm always seeing brand new desserts when I visit your blog. And they're always so gorgeous and out of this world <3

      Reply
    5. Sabrina says

      September 24, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      This looks and sounds fantastic!

      Reply
    6. Amy | Club Narwhal says

      September 23, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      Amanda, this is gorgeous! I would gladly come help take some of this pavlova off your hands if your family isn't up to demolishing it 😉

      Reply
    7. June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says

      September 23, 2015 at 8:51 pm

      Oh wow what a cool pavlova that is! Like a layer cake, but with layers of fluffy meringue 😀 Love the salted caramel + apple flavor too!

      Reply

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