Apple meringue pie is a beautiful and good variation of the classic apple pie. The top meringue layer makes it more special. The scent of apples and cinnamon will envelop your kitchen! In short, the meringue pie is an experience to do at least once in your life! A slice will not suffice because with every bite you will discover small nuances of flavor that will never leave you. Melting and fragrant it will surely become your workhorse.

Cake dough

To make the apple pie recipe, preheat the oven to 180 ° C.
First prepare the apple filling. Peel the apples and slice them, place them in a large bowl with lemon juice, cinnamon and flour.
Keep the apples aside until ready to use.
Prepare the dough: mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. In another bowl mix the butter and sugar until the mixture is smooth. Add the egg yolks, sour cream, lemon zest and vanilla extract. Stir to mix, then add the flour mixture and incorporate everything until it is well blended.
Pour the mixture into the greased and floured cake pan (or with the peeler) place the apple slices in a radial pattern. Cook for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare the meringue. Whisk the egg whites until they are foamy (they should not be whipped). Gradually add the sugar and whisk, for as long as necessary, until the mixture is very stable.
Remove the cake from the oven and add the egg whites on top.
Cook for another 15-20 minutes until the meringue is browned.
The cake must be cooled before being served.