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Preheat the oven to 180u00b0F.
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Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Mix over high speed for 2 minutes, or until egg whites are foamy and beginning to stiffen.
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Slowly incorporate 2 cups sugar while still mixing on high speed. Mix for 3 to 4 minutes more, or until stiff peaks form. Fold in cornstarch and vanilla until just combined.
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Spoon mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and form into a 9- to 10-inch circle. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, and then turn off the oven. Whatever you do,
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Let the pavlova sit in the oven for 1 hour before removing.
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Meanwhile, segment the oranges over a bowl to catch any juice that falls. Reserve the segments and squeeze the remaining juice out of the oranges before discarding.
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Combine the orange juice, pomegranate juice, and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and mixture begins to thicken. Turn off the heat and stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Reserve sauce.
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Place remaining heavy cream and remaining 2 tablespoons in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, mix over high speed for 8 to 10 minutes or until stiff peaks.
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Remove the pavlova from the oven and spread whipped cream over top. Top with syrup, reserved orange segments and pomegranate seeds.
