Cranberry Pear Snowscape Dessert (Printable Version)

A winter dish showcasing tart cranberries and sweet pears under a light, fluffy meringue topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
02 - 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
03 - ½ 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 - ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
11 - ½ cup granulated sugar

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, mix diced pears, cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
03 - Transfer the fruit mixture to the prepared dish, spreading evenly. Bake for 20 minutes until fruit softens and releases juices. Remove from oven.
04 - While fruit bakes, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt using an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
05 - Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks develop.
06 - Spoon or pipe meringue over baked fruit, creating decorative peaks resembling a snowy landscape.
07 - Return dish to oven and bake for 15 minutes until meringue is lightly golden.
08 - Allow to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Tart cranberries balance sweet pears
  • Fluffy meringue tops to evoke a snowy landscape
02 -
  • For extra flavor add a pinch of ground cinnamon or ginger to the fruit filling
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for indulgence
03 -
  • Use room temperature egg whites for better meringue volume
  • Spread meringue quickly before baking to preserve peaks
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