Jul 09 2026
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Apple Pie Served Pavlova-style Recipe

Inspired by Bacanora PHX
Time3h
Serves6

in a delicate meringue shell

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Ingredients

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Meringue shell

Apple filling

Toppings (optional)

Method

Meringue shell

  1. 1

    Prepare oven and circle

    Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and trace a 9-inch circle to guide the meringue disk.

  2. 2

    Whip egg whites

    In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat 4 egg whites with 0.5 tsp cream of tartar and 0.125 tsp salt until soft peaks form.

  3. 3

    Incorporate sugar

    With mixer on medium-high, gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar in a steady stream, beating until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form. Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved.

  4. 4

    Flavor and shape

    Beat in 0.5 tsp vanilla extract. Spoon or pipe the meringue into the prepared circle, shaping a disk about 1 inch thick with a shallow well in the center.

  5. 5

    Bake and dry

    Bake for 90–120 minutes until set and dry to the touch. Turn off the oven and leave the door ajar to dry further; cool completely on a rack.

Apple filling

  1. 6

    Prepare apples

    Peel, core, and dice 5 apples into 1/2-inch pieces.

  2. 7

    Cook apples

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add apples, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp white sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 0.25 tsp nutmeg. Cook, stirring often, until apples are just tender and juices begin to thicken.

  3. 8

    Thicken filling

    Stir in 2 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2–3 tbsp water to make a slurry). Cook 1–2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool to warm.

Toppings and assembly

  1. 9

    Prepare whipped cream (optional)

    Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 0.5 tsp vanilla to soft peaks.

  2. 10

    Assemble

    When the meringue is completely cooled, spoon the apple filling into the center, creating a nest. Dollop or pipe the whipped cream on top of the filling.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Serve immediately. Optional: dust with a pinch of cinnamon or drizzle with caramel sauce.

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