envy™ Apple Meringue Tarts

• Servings

  12

INGREDIENTS

• 24 mini sweet pastry tart cases
• 3 envy™ apples
• ¼ cup caster sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons corn flour + 2 tablespoons water
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup caster sugar

METHOD

• Peel and core the envy™ apples then cut into small diced pieces
• Transfer to a medium saucepan and add the cinnamon and caster sugar and simmer for 8-10 minutes until tender
• Stir in the combined corn flour and water
• Stir for 2-3 minutes over a low heat until the apple is thick and saucy, set aside to cool completely
• Pre-heat the oven to 190 degrees
• Arrange the tartlet shells on a lined baking tray
• Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and simmer stirring occasionally for about 8-10 minutes until syrupy but still clear
• Meanwhile using an electric beater whip the egg whites until soft peaks then gradually pour in the hot sugar syrup in a thin stream beating continuously until the meringue is thick, white and glossy, about 5 minutes.
• ¾ Fill the tart shells with the apple mixture then spoon or pipe the meringue on top ending in a peak at the center
• Bake for 6-8 minutes or until the meringue starts to toast and turn golden
• Serve while still warm