INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (20ounce)can apples , slices (or use your own recipe for stewed apples)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh is best)
  • 3 eggs , separated
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine apples, sugar, butter, spices and lemon juice; mix well.
  3. Beat the yolks of eggs and add to apple mixture.
  4. Beat whites until light and stiff; add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  5. Pour apple mixture into a buttered baking dish.
  6. Top with meringue.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes.