Knead a uniform dough from flour, butter, egg yolks, baking powder, powdered sugar, and cream.
300 g wheat flour - all-purpose, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 150 g butter, 4 egg yolks , 25 g powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon cream
Line a baking pan of approximately 20/30 cm with it and place the pan in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
In the meantime, prepare the apples.
How to make apples for apple pie
Peel the apples, remove the core, dice them, and stew in a pot with sugar and a little water - until the fruit softens and starts to break down (if you have ready-made apples in jars, you can use them). You can add lemon juice or cinnamon to taste.
1.5 - 2 kg apples, about 2 tablespoons sugar, juice from half a lemon, 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon
Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator, spread the apples on it, and bake the whole thing at 170 degrees (fan-assisted) for 20 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare the meringue.
How to make meringue for apple pie
Lightly whisk the egg whites, slowly add sugar, and whisk the egg whites at high speed until they are very thick, white, and glossy.
4 egg whites, 100 g sugar
Finally, add potato starch and vinegar or lemon juice - mix gently.
1 teaspoon potato starch, 1 teaspoon vinegar
Spread the meringue over the pre-baked crust, and sprinkle chopped nuts on top.