Meringue pie: step-by-step master class with photos

In the modern world, a variety of sweets, cakes, pastries and any pastries are within walking distance. You don’t even have to leave your home, but simply place an order by phone or online. But there are housewives who enjoy cooking themselves and experimenting with new recipes. From this article you will learn how to prepare 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 taste. It is important to find the best option for yourself.

To make the dough for this pie you will need:

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

How to cook:

1. Place 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 oil. Place the dough in an even layer, forming sides. Place in the refrigerator 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 water.

Cooking method:

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

How to make meringue

What is needed:

• 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 becomes white and thick in consistency.
2. After 15-20 minutes, remove the pie from the oven, cool slightly (let it sit for 5-10 minutes) and place the egg whites on the apple filling. Flatten and send   into the oven for 20-30 minutes.
3. The whites should become creamy, then pie can be removed from the oven. It is best to cut when it has cooled.