Mix the diced apple with the mincemeat and spread over the cooked pastry base. Slather the meringue on top or using a plain round nozzle (no 9), pipe the meringue in your favourite pattern.

You might not expect chocolate among all the pumpkin and apple desserts on Thanksgiving, but that's what makes it so fun! And when it's topped with a toasty meringue, it's sure to steal the spotlight.

In this showstopping dessert, tart Bramley apples balance the sweetness of both the fruity mincemeat and the soft meringue topping. Yields: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 mins Process Time: 1 hour 10 ...