Apple meringue-1

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsApple, stewed, hot
¼cupSugar
3Egg, separated
2tablespoonsButter
½teaspoonNutmeg
½teaspoonCinnamon
1tablespoonLemon juice
¼cupPowdered sugar
1teaspoonVanilla

Directions

Combine the stewed apples, sugar, butter, lemon juice and spices and mix well. Beat the egg yolks and add to the apple mixture and beat until light. Pour into a buttered baking dish and bake at 400-F about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cover with a meringue made by beating the egg whites stiff, adding to them the powdered sugar and vanilla after partially beaten. Return to oven and bake at 325-F to brown the meringue. Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes, Culinary Arts Press, 1936.