Three-Layer Apple Meringue Pie

Very tender apple pie that melts in your mouth! The soft and delicate sand base of the pie is covered with aromatic apple filling. And on top there is creamy airy meringue. Thatʼs why the cake is called three-layer. He looks very elegant. This dessert is suitable not only for family tea, it can also be served for guests.
cook time: 1h 15 min
Chloe Benton
Three-Layer Apple Meringue Pie

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

232
Calories
9g
Fat
33g
Carbs
4g
Protein

Ingredients (12 portions)

For the base:

Egg yolks 3 pc
Sugar 100 g
Butter 85 g
Sour cream 45 g
Lemon zest 1 tsp
Vanillin to taste
Salt to taste
Baking powder 7 g
Wheat flour 170 g

For filling:

Wheat flour 15 g
Apples 3 pc
Lemon juice 2 tbsp
Ground cinnamon 0.75 tsp

For the meringue:

Sugar 110 g
Egg whites 3 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
Ingredients.

Step 2

Step 2
For the filling, peel and seed the apples and cut them into slices 2-3 mm thick. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent the apples from darkening.

Step 3

Step 3
Add cinnamon, flour and mix.

Step 4

Step 4
Carefully separate the eggs into whites and yolks.

Step 5

Step 5
For the shortbread base, beat soft butter with sugar.

Step 6

Step 6
Add the yolks one at a time, beating after each.

Step 7

Step 7
Add sour cream, beat until smooth.

Step 8

Step 8
Add lemon zest and sifted flour with baking powder, vanilla and salt.

Step 9

Step 9
Knead a viscous, sticky dough.

Step 10

Step 10
Transfer the dough to a pan lined with oiled parchment and level it with a spatula.

Step 11

Step 11
Place an apple layer on top of the dough. Bake at 180 degrees. oven for about 30 minutes.

Step 12

Step 12
10 minutes before the end of baking, beat the egg whites. First, beat at the minimum speed of the mixer until soft peaks form, gradually increase the speed, add sugar in small portions, without stopping beating. Beat the whites until stiff peaks form (upside down whites should be still). At the end of whipping, you can add a few grains of citric acid to stabilize the proteins.

Step 13

Step 13
Using a spatula, carefully spread the whipped egg whites onto the baked crust with apples and smooth the top. Place the pan back in the oven for another 20 minutes until golden brown.

Step 14

Step 14
Cool the pie completely in the pan, remove and serve. Bon appetit!

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