Save A festive winter dessert featuring tart cranberries and sweet pears baked beneath a fluffy meringue, evoking a snowy landscape with bright, seasonal flavors.
This dessert brings warmth to chilly evenings and has become a holiday favorite in my family.
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Ingredients
- Fruit Filling: 3 ripe pears peeled cored and diced, 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp orange juice, 1 tsp orange zest, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Meringue Topping: 3 large egg whites room temperature, ¼ tsp cream of tartar, ¼ tsp salt, ½ cup granulated sugar
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Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking dish or similar casserole dish
- Prepare Fruit Filling:
- In a large bowl combine the diced pears cranberries sugar orange juice orange zest vanilla extract and cornstarch Mix gently until the fruit is well coated
- Assemble Filling:
- Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish spreading it into an even layer
- Bake Fruit:
- Bake the fruit filling for 20 minutes until the fruit starts to soften and release juices Remove from oven
- Prepare Meringue:
- While the fruit bakes prepare the meringue In a clean dry bowl beat the egg whites with cream of tartar and salt using an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form
- Add Sugar:
- Gradually add the sugar a tablespoon at a time while continuing to beat on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form
- Top Fruit:
- Spoon or pipe the meringue over the hot fruit creating decorative peaks to resemble a snowy landscape
- Bake Meringue:
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the meringue is lightly golden
- Cool and Serve:
- Let cool slightly Serve warm or at room temperature
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Notes
For extra flavor add a pinch of ground cinnamon or ginger to the fruit filling Substitute apples for pears if desired Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent touch For a vegan version use aquafaba (chickpea brine) in place of egg whites
Required Tools
9-inch baking dish Electric mixer Mixing bowls Rubber spatula Zester or grater
Allergen Information
Contains eggs Check cornstarch and vanilla extract labels for gluten or other allergens if sensitive
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This dessert is sure to delight your guests with its bright flavors and snowy appearance.
