ENVY™ APPLE MINI MERINGUES

Makes 12

Ingredients

• 24 Mini Sweet Pastry Tart Shells
• 3 ENVY™ Apples
• ¼ Cup Sugar
• ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch + 2 Tablespoons Water
• 2 Egg Whites
• 1 Cup Sugar

METHOD

1. Peel and core the ENVY™ apples then cut into small, diced pieces
2. Transfer to a medium saucepan and add the cinnamon and sugar and simmer for 8-10 minutes until tender
3. Stir in the combined cornstarch and water
4. Stir for 2-3 minutes over a low heat until the apple is thick and saucy, set aside to cool completely
5. Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F
6. Arrange the tartlet shells on a lined baking tray
7. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and simmer stirring occasionally for about 8-10 minutes until syrupy but still clear
8. 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.
9. Fill the tart shells ¾ full with the apple mixture then spoon or pipe the meringue on top ending in a peak at the center
10. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until the meringue starts to toast and turn golden
11. Serve while still warm