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!
I first learned to make Apple Meringue at school in my Home Economics class and it soon became a family favourite! It’s a fab, warming, comfort pudding for a chilly autumn or winter night. However it’s quite light and healthier than an Apple Meringue Pie as there is no pastry or added fat !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!
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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.
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!