You could make the pastry case and lemon filling in advance then whip up the meringue just before baking this classic dessert. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Grease a 20cm/8in fluted flan tin.

Serve these fried apple pies as individual desserts ... Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Cool completely at room temperature, or spread on a baking sheet and place in the ...