Minted Nectarine Pavlovas

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 nectarines, sliced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1/3 cup torn fresh mint
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Heat oven to 275 F and line a baking sheet.
2. Beat egg whites and salt to soft peaks, gradually add sugar, then beat glossy.
3. Fold in cornstarch and vinegar, shape into 6 nests, and bake until crisp outside.
4. Whip cream and spoon into cooled pavlovas.
5. Toss nectarines with lime and mint, then pile over the cream.