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 own 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 actually save a few calories by not needing any custard or 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!
If I’ve whet your appetite for apple puddings then check out the following:
Quick Apple Puddings
I’m sure you’ll love this light apple pudding! Do share it with me on social media tagging @FabFood4All if you make it, I’d love to see!
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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:-)