Mango and Blueberry Pavlovas

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   Preheat the oven to 325.

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   Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

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   In a large bowl, beat the egg whites at medium speed until soft peaks form.

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   Beat in the superfine sugar, I tablespoon at a time, and continue beating until the meringue is thick, glossy and stiff.

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   Quickly beat in 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice, the cornstarch and the vanilla.

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   Spoon the meringue into 6 evenly spaced mounds on the parchment-lined sheet.

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   Using the tip of the spoon, make a well in each meringue.

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   Bake the meringues for 5 minutes, or until slightly dry and set.

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   Reduce the temperature to 225.

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    Bake for 1 hour.

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    Turn off the oven and leave the meringues in the oven for I hour with the oven door closed.

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    The meringues should be perfectly white and crisp on the outside but chewy inside.

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    Toss the mango slices and blueberries with the remaining 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and sprinkle with superfine sugar if desired.

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    Set the meringues on dessert plates.

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    Whip the heavy cream and spoon onto the meringues.

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    Top with the mango slices and blueberries, sift confectioners' sugar over the tops and serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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