Pistachio Pavlovas with Oranges and Blood Orange Sorbet

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   Preheat the oven to 325.

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   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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   Spread the pistachios in a pie plate and toast for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.

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   Let cool, then finely chop.

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   In a medium bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the egg whites at medium-high speed until soft peaks form.

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   Add the superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well between additions.

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   Increase the speed to high and beat until the whites are stiff and glossy, about 4 minutes.

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   Beat in the lemon juice, cornstarch and vanilla.

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   Fold in all but 1/4 cup of the pistachios.

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    Spoon the meringue onto the baking sheet in 8 evenly spaced mounds.

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    Using a small spoon or offset metal spatula, make a deep well in the center of each meringue.

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    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the remaining pistachios over the tops.

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    Bake the meringues in the center of the oven for 5 minutes.

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    Reduce the oven temperature to 225 and bake for 1 hour.

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    Turn the oven off, prop the door slightly ajar and leave the meringues in for 1 hour longer.

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    They should be white, crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.

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    Using a sharp knife, peel the oranges, removing all the bitter white pith.

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    Thinly slice the oranges crosswise.

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    Set the meringues on plates.

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    Top with the fresh orange slices and a scoop of the sorbet.

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    Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of pistachios.

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    Garnish with the candied orange slices and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.