Lingonberry Pie with Almond Meringue - Lingonpaj med mandelmaräng

LINGONBERRY PIE WITH ALMOND MERINGUE

Lingonpaj med mandelmaräng

10 pieces

Shortcrust:

1.2 cup flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ cup powdered sugar

4.4 oz butter

1 egg

Almond meringue:

5 egg whites

1 cup sugar

0.8 cup almond flour

1 tablespoon almond liqueur

or 4 to 5 drops bitter almond

essence

2 cups lingonberries or

cranberries

Decoration:

lingonberries

Preheat oven to 347F.

Shortcrust:

Put flour, baking powder, sugar and butter in pieces in a food processor and work to a crumbly mixture. Add the egg and process until you have a smooth dough ball. Flatten out in a springform pan, diameter approx 9 inches, cover with plastic and store cold for about 30 minutes. Prick the bottom with a fork and pre-bake in the lower part of the oven for about 10 minutes.

Almond meringue:

Beat egg whites and sugar to a glossy, tough meringue in a clean bowl. Stir in flour, liqueur and lingonberries. 

Pour the meringue in the pie shell and bake in the lower part of the oven for about 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

Bella