Apple Meringue is the simplest and easiest of puddings to make! Soft pillowy meringue sits aloft a bed of stewed apples which contrast beautifully with the sweetness of the meringue!
Who is Apple Meringue suitable for?
This light pudding is suitable for many people including:
- Coeliacs (gluten-free diet)
- Vegetarians
- Lactose intolerant (dairy free diet)
- Those following a fat free diet
- People recovering from any surgery, dental or orthodontic work (such as having braces tightened) which affects their ability to chew.
Can you make this dessert ahead of time?
You could certainly prepare the apples ahead of time by stewing and even freeze for when you need them. Then all you’d need to do would be to whisk up the meringue topping which is done in minutes.
How many people does Apple Meringue serve?
4 – 6 people and if you have any leftover just pop in the fridge and eat cold the next day!
Do you have to use cooking apples to make Apple Meringue?
Cooking apples are very tart in flavour with no sweetness but you can substitute dessert apples if you can’t get hold of any.
I wouldn’t add any sugar though when stewing as their natural sweetness should be enough (but taste and adjust accordingly).
You could also substitute apple for another fruit like rhubarb as I have done this in the past!
What size serving dish should you use?
I used a 19 cm round tin but you could go up to a 21 cm dish easily. You could also use a glass or china dish.
What do you serve with Apple Meringue?
Another reason why I love this dessert is that you don’t need to serve it with anything else, it’s just great as it is.
So unlike a pie or crumble you can save a few calories by not needing any custard, ice cream, etc!
What ingredients do you need?
- cooking apples (Bramleys)
- granulated sugar
- lemon juice
- egg whites
- castor sugar (baker’s sugar)
How do you make Apple Meringue?
- First, you peel, core, and slice the cooking apples.
- Then stew the apples with lemon juice, water, and some sugar.
- Once cooked adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Whisk egg whites until stiff.
- Then whisk in the castor sugar 1 tbsp at a time until thick and glossy.
- Pour stewed apples into a dish.
- Top with the meringue mixture.
- Pat with the back of a spatula to make ruffles.
- Finally, bake for 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
More apple desserts you should try!
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Apple Meringue
Ingredients
- 3 cooking apples peeled, cored and thickly sliced
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar or to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp water
- 3 egg whites
- 160 g / 5 ½ oz Caster sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Put the prepared apple slices in a saucepan and drizzle over the lemon juice, 4 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp of water.
- Stew the apples over a low heat for a few minutes under a
lid until tender (stirring a couple of times). - Once cooked taste and stir in a little more sugar if
necessary (don’t over sweeten as it’s nice to have a contrast to the very sweet
meringue topping). Then set aside. - Now make the meringue by whisking (electric) the egg whites in a large clean bowl until they form stiff peaks.
- Gradually add the castor sugar 1 tbsp at a time whilst still whisking. You should end up with a smooth and glossy meringue.
- Pour the stewed apples into an oven proof dish.
- Put the meringue mixture on top of the apples
and spread evenly with a spatula. - Pat the meringue with your spatula to give a ruffled surface.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until pale golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
June Smith
Absolutely gorgeous and so easy to make
Camilla
So glad you like it June and I have to agree:-)
Christopher Magee
Made with cooking spoke and frozen mango cubes stewed with two teaspoons of golden syrup and the juice of a lemon. Used 4 egg whites and 125 grams of caster sugar. Worked beautifully. Will make again using different fruits.
Camilla
Excellent:-) What is cooking spoke?
Julie Dudley
Delicious Camilla. My Mum used to make this when I was a child and I came across your recipe this evening. My husband enjoy ed it as well. Such an easy recipe. Thank you.
Camilla
Wonderful, so glad you enjoyed it:-)
All That I'm Eating
I love the sound of this Camilla, really like the fact there’s no pastry! Something a little lighter after a big meal, I’ll need to remember this!
Camilla
Thank you, yes it is light yet still comforting, a family favourite:-)
Asma Sheikh
I’m not an apple lover but my son and husband are, will try this recipe for them 🙂
Camilla
Aww, that kind of you! Do let me know what they think!
Ann
I’ve never heard of apple meringue but it looks like fluffy perfection. Plus I love anything with meringue. Definitely trying this!!
Camilla
Thank you, I’m sure you’ll love it:-)
Choclette
This sounds so good Camilla. I’m always looking for new ways with apples at this time of year.
Camilla
Thanks Choclette, I do love apple puddings and this one is so simple:-)
Christina | Christina's Cucina
Just wish I could get Bramleys here!! Such a lovely apple dessert to please everyone! Thanks for including my apple galettes on the list!
Camilla
Thanks Christina, that is a shame!
Janice Pattie
What a fantastic simple dessert. I love all meringue desserts and it is so easy to make.
Camilla
Thanks Janice, yes it’s so easy to whip up while you’re making dinner:-)
Paul Wilson
I have plenty of cooking apples right now – and some egg whites!
Camilla
There is a huge apple tree laden with fruit 2 doors away – so close…
Jacqueline Roberts
I have planted my first apple tree unfortunately only 3 apples this year, will buy some.
Camilla
You’re doing better than me. We planted a Braeburgn pip and the tree must be 6 yrs old now and still no fruit!
Ann
Do you have another tree nearby. You need a second tree to pollinate when it comes to apples.
A
Camilla
Not a Braeburn but there is an apple tree next door but one. But with no flowers on my tree I can’t see how pollination comes into it, there’s no pollen:-)
Ursula Hunt
I like this but only with really tart apples
Camilla
Yes need the contrast to the sweet meringue:-)
Jane Davies
Looks lovely, luckily enough my dad has a big apple tree in his garden 🙂
Heather Haigh
I love making meringues. And eating them. Will remember this for when the apples are ready to pick.
James Donovan
Looks amazing
bev
Another one for the bookmarks!
Ursula Hunt
great variation, I also like gooseberry meringue, anything tart is great with the sweet topping
Camilla
Gooseberries seem such a rarity these days, my childhood was full of them – such a shame!
Paul Wilson
Yes, I still have plenty of apples. This would make a great change from Christmas Pudding.
Camilla
One of my favourite desserts;-)
Maddy
Still have an apple glut!
Ursula Hunt
Nice change to lemon meringue
Simon D.
I got given recently a big box of Bramleys and determined to do something other than crumble with them! I’m loving this idea for topping some stewed apple: definitely giving it a try myself!
Camilla
Great, I never tire of this dessert;-)
Linda Garman
Can I serve it cold?
Camilla
It’s really at its best hot but I’d eat any leftovers cold. I would liken it to an omelette, best served straight away!
Paul Wilson
I’ve got trees full of apples and I make my own mayonnaise, so I have plenty of left of egg-whites – two birds, one stone etc.
Camilla
Perfect – I love this quick and simple dessert:-)
Ann Robinson
The good thing about looking at your recipes is that it it makes me consider using flavours i wouldn’t think to put together. I wouldn’t have thought of using apple and meringe but when you think about you see that there’s no reason why they won’t work together
Camilla
Thanks, glad to inspire:-)
gouldie7
Never thought of apple instead of lemon!
Maya Russell
Like the lovely colour of the meringue when it’s been baked.
marikaskitchen
Leave out the egg yolks
Camilla
They are optional:-)
Ursula Hunt
Great alternative to lemon meringue
K Mayers
I absolutely love Apple Meringue but have always been afraid of failure when it comes to making it. You’ve made it seem so easy though I’ll just have to try now!
Camilla
Do let me know how you get on:-)
Ursula Hunt
Makes a nice change to lemon meringue
euphoriabuzz
What an interesting combination, I had never heard of it before.
DANIELLE VEDMORE
Ooooh love meringue! Its nice to have the two best bits – no pie crust saves on the calories! On my to do list!
Camilla
It’s so quick too. Must remember to make it again myself as I’ve been given lots of apples lately:-)
Lisa Williams
I make a version of this its really nice even if I say so myself I add the juice of four passionfruit to the apples 🙂
Heather Haigh
Love meringue – must try this.
Tracy Nixon
Lovely recipe thanks!
Jayne Sullivan
A nice change from the traditional lemon version. I am sure you could make this even quicker using some shop bought pie filling.
Christina @ChristinasCucina
I have never seen or heard of apple meringue before! What a great use of two leftover ingredients! Too bad I can’t get Bramleys over here…they’re SO good! I miss them!
Camilla
Really, well I’m glad to have enlightened you then. Yes Bramleys are great but I’m sure you could make this with dessert apples too:-)
Louise Lumsden
ooh that looks fab, better than the school version we made as kids, I will have to have a go at that
Lynne OConnor
Oh wow! this takes me right bake to my childhood. It used to be one of my favourite desserts
Fiona Burns
This sounds and looks delicious, bramley apples and meringue. Yum! Great combination and I’ve loads of apples to use so going to give this a try at the weekend.
Camilla
Great, it’s so quick and easy and nutritious to boot! Thanks for stopping by, do come again:)
Emily @ She Makes and Bakes
Love this! It’s like the best of pie without having to deal with the crust!
Camilla
Exactly and so much lighter for it, one can’t always manage a heavy going pudding especially if you’ve had a filling main course!
Sophie
I forgot how much I used to love this pudding! This will be on my to-bake list 🙂
Camilla
Hi Sophie, it is easy to forget about the simple basic recipes that we used to make so I’m glad I could jog your memory!
Ren Behan
Lovely use of stewed apples, reminds me of when we used to make appe snow from a very old cookery book as kids. Thanks for linking up to Simple and in Season -fits the bill perfectly!
Camilla
Hi Ren, I have a recipe for Apple Snow in my school index box but I think I only ever made it once, had whisked egg whites and pureed apple, “serve in individual glasses & decorate with glace cherry”! Very 70’s! Thanks for stopping by:-)
Javelin Warrior
I love the use of the meringues on top as a kind of crust – it looks so beautiful and sound delicious. Thanks so much for sharing with Made with Love Mondays and welcome to the series!
Camilla
Thank you, it’s a pleasure!
Mich - Piece of Cake
What an easy and delicious idea!
Camilla
Thank you Mich. It really is simple yet effective and yummy!