Name: Apricot and almond meringue slice
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 125 gram butter, at room temperature; 1/4 cup caster sugar; 1 egg, separated; 1 1/4 cup plain flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup apricot jam; 1/2 cup icing sugar; 1/3 cup slivered almonds

Apricot and almond meringue slice

The sweetness of fruity apricot jam is enhanced by soft fluffy meringue and crunchy flaked almonds in this glorious slice.

Makes 16 Item

Prep

25M

Cook

25M

Total

50M

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Ingredients

125 gram butter, at room temperature

1/4 cup caster sugar

1 egg, separated

1 1/4 cup plain flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup apricot jam

1/2 cup icing sugar

1/3 cup slivered almonds

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Line a 30x20cm (base measurement) slice pan with baking paper, extending paper at long sides for handles. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and caster sugar in a small bowl until light and creamy. Add egg yolk; beat until combined. Sift flour and baking powder over butter mixture; stir until combined.

2.Press dough evenly into base of prepared pan. Spread jam evenly over dough.

3.Using an electric mixer, beat egg white in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Add shifted icing sugar; beat until well combined and stiff. Spoon onto jam, then gently spread with a palette knife. Sprinkle with almonds.

4.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until light golden and crisp to touch. Cool in pan. Transfer to a chopping board and cut into 16 pieces. Serve.

Tip: Use strawberry or raspberry jam instead of apricot jam.
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