Meringue pie: a step-by-step master class with a photo

In the modern world, a variety of sweets, cakes, pastries and any pastries are within walking distance. You don't even have to leave the house, but simply place an order by phone or the Internet. But there are housewives who enjoy cooking themselves, experimenting with new recipes. In this article, you will learn how to cook airy and tender pie with apple filling and meringue.

How to make shortbread dough

On the Internet, you can find many different recipes shortcrust pastry. They are all different, both in composition and in taste. It is important to find the best option for yourself.

To make a dough for this pie you will need:

• a glass of flour;
• 100 g granulated sugar;
• 3 egg yolk;
• 100 g butter.

How to cook:

1. Put granulated sugar, yolks and softened butter in a deep bowl. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a spoon, or beat with a mixer.
2. Add flour and knead the dough with your hands.
3. Take a frying pan (baking dish), grease it with sunflower oil... Lay the dough in an even layer, sculpting the sides. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.

Apple filling

While the dough is in a cool place, you should prepare the apple filling.

Ingredients:

• 50 g granulated sugar (a little more, to taste);
• 3-4 large apples (can be replaced pears);
• 100 ml of water.

Cooking method:

1. Apples must be peeled. Cut into cubes, or simply into pieces.
2. Put the chopped apples in a small saucepan, cover with granulated sugar and cover with water.
3. Bring to a boil over low heat. Stir occasionally and cook the apples for about a quarter of an hour. The mixture will look like apple jam.
4. Remove the dough form from the refrigerator. Put the apple filling on top of the dough, flatten.
5. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Place the pan with the dough and filling in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Until pie is in the oven, you can make a meringue for pouring.

How to make meringues

What is necessary:

• 50 g sugar sand;
• 3 egg whites.

How to cook:

1. Pour egg whites into a cup and add granulated sugar. Beat with a mixer, or blender for 5 minutes, until the mixture turns white and thick.
2. After 15-20 minutes, remove the pie from the oven, cool slightly (let it stand for 5-10 minutes) and put the proteins on the apple filling. Flatten and send   in the oven for 20-30 minutes.
3. The proteins should turn creamy, then pie can be removed from the oven. Cutting is best when it cools down.