Apricot and Coconut meringue tart - South African Hertzoggies

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This traditional sweet treat is from South Africa and is normally made as small "jam tarts". I often make them in their more traditional form as small tarts but wanted to try and adapt the recipe to make a larger family size tart for a gathering.

Ingredients and spices that need to be Get to make Apricot and Coconut meringue tart -  South African Hertzoggies:

1. 300 g self raising flour
2. 125 g butter (cold and cubed)
3. 50 g caster sugar
4. 3 large egg yolks
5. 1/2 jar Apricot jam
6. 5 large egg whites
7. 160 g caster sugar
8. 160 g designated coconut

Instructions to make to make Apricot and Coconut meringue tart -  South African Hertzoggies

1. Mix your flour and butter together by hand to make a crumb mixture.
2. Separate 3 eggs and add your egg yolks ONLY into the flour mixture. Add a little water to help bring the dough together.
3. Tip the dough mixture onto a work surface and lightly knead into a smooth ball. Cover in clingfilm and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
4. After 30 minutes, remove the pastry from the fridge and roll out to fit your pie dish. I used a 8inch pie dish. lightly prick the base of the pie all over and set aside.
5. Next spread your apricot jam all over the base of your pastry and lightly sprinkle a dusting of some plain flour. Adding a little flour in smaller jam tarts is a get tip to ensure that the jam doesn't overflow their cases. I added again for the larger tart to make sure the jam stayed level during cooking.
6. Separate the remaining two eggs to make up 5 egg whites. (put the 2 egg yolks that are left over in the fridge to be used for a quick omelette or is you need to glaze any baking)
   In a large bowl whisk your egg whites until they form fluffy white peaks.
7. Slowly add your sugar and continue to mix to make a meringue mixture
8. Add your coconut to the meringue gently folding it in so as not to ruin the softness of the whipped eggs.
9. Pour into your case over the jam and spread our. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes until lightly golden on top. (Just 10 minutes for mini jam tart versions) Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan. Enjoy

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