Aunt Mary's Pavlova

Ingredients

• 6 egg whites (room temperature)
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 pint heavy cream
• Strawberries or whatever berry is in season

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 
   
3. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. 
4. 
   
5. Gradually add in the sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until thick and glossy. 
6. 
   
7. Gently fold in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
8. 
   
9. Spoon mixture on the parchment paper. Working from the center, spread mixture toward the outside edge, building edge slightly.
10. 
    
11. Bake for 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack.
12. 
    
13. In a small bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside.  Spread  on to the meringue and add the berries on top.