Delicious Apricot Merengue Pastry Recipe
Hey there, pie lover! Here's a twist on the classic lemon meringue pie - the Apricot Meringue Pie with a Press-in Crust. This crust packs a punch with ground almonds, adding a nutty note to complement the fragrant apricots.
Ingredients:- 1/4 cup whole, roasted, salted almonds- 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces- 1/4 cup shortening, frozen until hard and cut into small pieces- 3 tablespoons ice water- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
For the Filling:- 1 pound apricots, pitted and cut into 1-inch pieces- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1 medium lemon)- 6 large egg yolks (reserve the whites for the meringue)- 1 cup granulated sugar- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt- 1 cup water- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick), cut into small pieces
For the Meringue:- 6 large egg whites, at room temperature- 1 cup granulated sugar- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Steps:1. Grind almonds in a food processor. Add flour, salt, butter, shortening, ice water, and lemon juice, pulsing until the dough comes together. Press into a 9-inch pie plate, refrigerate, prebake, and set aside.2. Prepare the filling by blending apricots and lemon juice. Strain and reserve 1 cup. Mix egg yolks with sugar, cornstarch, salt, water, gel (saved from straining), and egg yolk mixture in a saucepan. Cook until thick; add butter. Pour into the crust and cool.3. Prepare the meringue by whisking sugar into egg whites, heating the mixture over simmering water until it reaches 150°F. Whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form. Cover the filling and bake until golden.
Make sure you have pie weights for this crust, and an instant-read thermometer will come in handy for the meringue. This recipe is featured in the Cool and Airy Summer Fruit Pies series. Enjoy your Apricot Meringue Pie!
- For an added twist to the Apricot Meringue Pie, ensure you have pie weights for the crust and an instant-read thermometer for the meringue.
- The Apricot Meringue Pie recipe is classified under the Cool and Airy Summer Fruit Pies series, which features unique pie recipes.
- This pie's filling includes a mixture of 1 pound of pitted and 1-inch sliced apricots, along with other ingredients such as sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks.
- While preparing the meringue, combine 6 large egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a bowl, then cook the mixture to reach 150°F, and finally, whisk until stiff peaks form. This meringue will be added as a topping to the already prepared pie filling.
