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Apple Cake with Almond Meringue Topping Draft

A shortcrust base, apples caramelized in butter, and an almond meringue on top that bakes into a crisp layer.

  • Prep40 min
  • Cook40 min
  • Rest1 hr
  • Total2 hr 20 min
  • KashrutDairy

What you need

Amount:×1

Shortcrust base

Apple filling

Meringue

To serve

How I make it

Base

  1. Put all the base ingredients in a mixer and knead for about 20 seconds. Repeat 4-5 times, until the dough is uniform.

  2. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.

  3. Roll out, transfer to a lightly floured pan, press up the sides and prick with a fork.

  4. Bake in an oven preheated to 340°F (170°C) for 10 minutes.

Filling

  1. Melt the butter with the sugar until it turns into caramel.

  2. Add the apples and cook for about 10 minutes, until browned and soft, stirring now and then.

Meringue and baking

  1. Whip the egg whites with the sugar to a foam.

  2. Add the powdered sugar and almond flour and fold in gently so the foam doesn't collapse.

  3. Spread the filling over the base, pour the meringue over it and smooth the top.

  4. Bake at 340°F (170°C) for 30 minutes.

  5. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Source: ChefEf (chefef.com)