Apple Pie with Vanilla Meringue

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1. Separate the yolks from the whites. Leave the whites in a fridge. Whip butter with sugar and vanilla sugar using a mixer

   

2. Add the yolks and starch, continue whipping

   

3. Gradually add flour, mix the dough carefully

   

4. Knead the dough, place it into the package and leave in a fridge for about 15-20 minutes

   

5. Wash and grate the apples

   

6. Take a loose-base cake tin, which should be around 24 cm in diameter, cover the bottom of it with baking paper and spread the dough with your fingers 

   

7. Form the edges, which should be around 3-4 cm high. Use rusk flour to dredge the base of the pie

   

8. Put the apples on the base of the pie and dredge them with sugar. Bake in the pre-heated to 180 degrees oven for about 45-50 minutes

   

9. Add vanilla sugar and citric acid to the egg whites and start whipping them using your mixer at low speed. Add sugar, gradually increasing the speed. I do not specify the amount of sugar you should add to the meringue. This depends upon your preferences and tastes. Whip the egg whites for about 7-8 minutes at high speed.

   

10. Take the apple pie away from the oven in 50 minutes and spoon your meringue above it. The meringue should smoothly cover the surface of the pie. 

    

11. Place it back into the oven for 10 minutes until the meringue becomes golden

    

12. That’s it! Your delicious apple pie with vanilla meringue is now ready! Take it away from the baking form and wait until it cools down a bit! Enjoy the dessert!