Recipes from Germany and Austria :: German and Austrian Desserts
4 tart cooking apples, pared
and cut into thin slices
3 Tbsp. butter or butter-replacement, melted
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. raisins or currants
1 Tbsp. Calvados or applejack
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. sugar
Arrange apples in greased 8-in. square or rectangular baking dish. Pour butter over apples; sprinkle and distribute with 2 Tbsp. sugar, the raisins and Calvados or applejack. Cover and bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit until apples are tender, about 1/2 an hour.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar on med. speed until foamy. Beat in 1/4 c. sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time; continue beating on high speed until stiff and glossy. Spread over apples. Bake until meringue is golden brown, 12 to 15 mins.
Yields 6 to 8 servings.
