Australian Pavlova

Ingredients

 * 4-6 egg whites
 * pinch salt
 * 8oz castor sugar/sugar (equal parts)
 * 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
 * 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla essence
 * 2 level teaspoons Cornflour

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
 * 2) Lightly grease oven tray, line with baking paper or use non-stick cooking spray.
 * 3) Beat the whites of eggs with a pinch of salt until stiff (until peaks form).
 * 4) Continue beating, gradually adding Sugar, vinegar and vanilla, until of thick consistency.
 * 5) Lightly fold in cornflour.
 * 6) Pile mixture into circular shape, making hollow in centre for filling.
 * 7) Cooking directions:
 * Electric oven, turn oven to 250F (130C) and bake undisturbed for 1 1/2 hours.
 * Gas oven, bake at 400F (200C) for ten minutes, then turn oven to 250F (130C) and bake a further hour.
 * 1) Turn oven off, leave Pavlova in oven until cool.
 * 2) Top with whipped cream and decorate with fruit as desired.