A winter dessert with tart cranberries, sweet pears, and fluffy meringue evoking snowy seasonal flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Filling
01 - 3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
02 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 tablespoons orange juice
05 - 1 teaspoon orange zest
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
→ Meringue Topping
08 - 3 large egg whites, room temperature
09 - 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, gently mix diced pears, cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
03 - Transfer the fruit mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
04 - Bake for 20 minutes until the fruit softens and juices begin to release, then remove from oven.
05 - While the fruit bakes, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form.
06 - Add sugar gradually, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
07 - Spoon or pipe the meringue over the hot fruit, shaping decorative peaks to evoke a snowy landscape.
08 - Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the meringue is lightly golden.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
