This recipe is a journey of delight for your palate, with fresh caramelized apples and a deliciously easy-to-prepare meringue that will make this cake your new favorite.
Do you dare to discover the secret behind this exquisite creation? At the end of the recipe, you will find an explanatory video that will guide you through each step.
Ingredients to make super delicious apple pie
For the mass
- 300 g flour
- 30g sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 8 g vanilla sugar
- 150 g cold butter
- 1 egg
For the filling
- 5 apples (approximately 850-900 g)
- 120g sugar
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 35 g of butter
- 50 g walnuts
For the meringue
- 4 egg whites
- a pinch of salt
- 170g sugar
Besides
- 24×24 cm baking pan
Procedure
For the mass
- Let’s start with the base of our extraordinary cake. In a bowl, mix 300 g of flour with 30 g of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 8 g of vanilla sugar.
- Add the cold butter, cut into cubes or grated, and work the mixture until you obtain a sandy texture. Add the egg and knead until you achieve a homogeneous dough.
- Grease and flour a 24×24 cm baking pan. Spread the batter on the base of the pan, making sure it is evenly distributed.
- Prick the entire surface with a fork and let the mold rest in the refrigerator.
Stuffing and baking
- Peel and cut the apples into thin slices or cubes.
- In a pan, place the sugar and honey, bring to medium heat. When it begins to change color, add the 35 g of butter.
- Cook over medium heat until the apples are caramelized.
- Pour this hot mixture over the dough in the mold, making sure to cover the entire surface. Add the chopped walnuts.
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and let it cool down.
For the meringue
- In a clean bowl, beat 4 egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks.
- Gradually add 170 g of sugar, beating constantly until the mixture is firm and glossy.
- Spread the meringue over the apples in the mold or decorate with a pastry bag.
In a few minutes, you will enjoy the most exquisite and surprising apple pie you have ever tasted. Delight in every bite of this pastry masterpiece!