Apple pie with meringue

Apple meringue tart is a refined dessert, perfect for delighting your guests or pampering your family. This simple and quick recipe combines the sweet and tart flavors of apples with the fluffy texture of meringue, creating a spectacular result. Moreover, you'll find it easy to make, even for a beginner in cooking. Let's see how we can prepare it step by step!

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8

Necessary ingredients:

For the dough:
- 1 egg
- 60 g sugar
- 200-250 g flour
- 65 g butter (or margarine)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder

For the filling:
- 1 kg apples (choose sweet-tart varieties like Granny Smith or Golden Delicious)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 50 g butter
- 50 g sugar

For the meringue:
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 150 g sugar

Preparation:

1. Start with the dough. In a bowl, beat the egg with the sugar until it completely dissolves and the mixture becomes fluffy. Add the melted butter and mix well.

2. In another bowl, combine the flour with the baking powder. Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, stirring constantly until you get a non-sticky dough. If it is too wet, you can add a little more flour.

3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This step helps to firm up the dough, making it easier to roll out later.

4. After the dough has chilled, take it out of the fridge and roll it out on a floured surface to about 0.5 cm thick. Place the rolled dough into a round tart pan with removable sides (24 cm), lined with butter and flour or parchment paper.

5. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Bake the dough for 5 minutes, then remove it and add the filling.

Filling:

6. Peel and core the apples, then slice them thinly. Sprinkle with cinnamon and 50 g sugar. In a pan, melt 50 g of butter, add the apples, and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring gently until they soften slightly.

7. Arrange the apple slices on the pre-baked dough, spreading them evenly. From the leftover dough, you can create decorative balls and leaves to place on top of the apples, giving it a rustic and appealing look.

8. Bake the tart in the oven for 10 minutes at medium heat, until the apples are tender and the crust turns golden.

Meringue:

9. While the tart is baking, prepare the meringue. In a clean bowl, beat the egg white with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Add the lemon juice, then gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until the meringue becomes glossy and firm.

10. After the tart has been in the oven for 10 minutes, take it out and use a piping bag to form rosettes of meringue around the edges of the apples.

11. Put the tart back in the oven on low heat for another 10-15 minutes, until the meringue is lightly browned.

12. Let the tart cool slightly before slicing. You can decorate it with grated cinnamon for extra flavor.

Serving suggestions:

The apple meringue tart is delicious both warm and cold. You can serve it alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a caramel sauce for an even more decadent experience. You can also experiment with other fruits, such as peaches or plums, to vary the recipe.

Variations:

For a more sophisticated touch, add chopped nuts or almonds to the apple filling. If you enjoy exotic flavors, you can drizzle the apples with a little rum or vanilla extract before adding them to the tart.

This apple meringue tart recipe is not only simple but also a culinary treat that you will surely love!

 Ingredients: Dough: * 1 egg * 60 g sugar * 200-250 g flour * 65 g butter * 1 teaspoon baking powder Filling: * 1 kg apples * 1 tablespoon cinnamon * 50 g butter * 50 g sugar Meringue: * 1 egg * 1 teaspoon lemon juice * 150 g sugar

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