Apple Whisky Meringue Recipe

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   Preheat oven to gas mark 5 375F190C.

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   First make the pastry.

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   Place the sifted flour in a bowl.

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   Then rub in the butter till the mix resembles fine breadcrumbs and after which fold in 50g caster sugar.

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   Now bind the mix together with the egg yolk and enougl cool water to make a smooth dough (about 1 Tbsp.

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   ).

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   Knead it lightly on a floured surface then pop it into a polythene bag and let it rest for 15 min.

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   Roll the pastry out to line an 20cm flan tin prick the base all over and then refrigeratethe flan case in the fridge for 30 min before baking.

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   Now cover the pastry with a sheet of greaseproof paper and add in baking beans or possibly dry peas ano bake it blind in the oven for 15 min.

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    After which carefully remove the beans and paper and bake the flan for a further 10 min to dry it out completely.

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    While which is happening roughly chop the apples and place them in a small saucepan with the honey and 1 Tbsp.

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    of water.

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    Cover the pan and cook the apples gently for about 10-15 min or possibly till they have collapsed and softened.

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    Then beat in the whisky and spread the apple mix into the flan case.

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    For the meringue whisk the egg whites till they form soft peaks and gradually whisk in the remaining 110g sugar.

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    Then cover the apple mix completely with the meringue spreading it right up to the edges and bake in the oven at gas mark 3 325F 170C for about 30 min till the meringue is pale beige and crisp.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.