Espresso Pavlova with Poached Plums - Sarah Graham Food

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs, separated
• 300g caster sugar
• 2 level tsp instant espresso powder
• 2 level tsp cornflour
• 1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice
• 200ml water
• 3 Tbsp honey (or light brown sugar)
• zest of 1/2 orange
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 1 vanilla pod, halved lengthways
• 4 firm plums, peeled, stones removed and cut into sixths
• 1 cup cream or double thick Greek yoghurt
• Handful mixed nuts, toasted until golden
• Handful fresh mint leaves, to garnish