Apple Meringue Bars

Three layers: buttery crust, tart apples, sweet meringue. The meringue is baked to a marshmallow-soft interior with a crisp shell.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 310 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Central European

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking pan
  • Grater
  • Mixer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Mix flour, baking powder, sugar. Cut in butter, add yolks. Knead.

Tip: Cold butter is key.
2

Chill 30 mins, roll out into pan.

Tip: Relaxes dough.
3

Squeeze apples, mix with cinnamon, spread on dough.

Tip: Use juice for syrup.
4

Bake 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 mins (half-baked).

Tip: Apples steam, crust sets.
5

Whip whites with salt and sugar to stiff peaks.

Tip: Sugar stabilizes.
6

Spread meringue on hot cake, bake at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 mins.

Tip: Dries meringue.

Recipe FAQ

Why is crust soggy?
Apples weren't squeezed enough.
Why did meringue collapse?
Underwhipped or cooled too fast.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2/3 cup Cold Butter
  • 3/4 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs (separated)
  • 4 medium Apples (grated, squeezed)
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for meringue)
  • 1 pinch Salt