Title: Amaretto Apples with Meringue
Categories: Polkadot Faylen Fruit Dessert Alcohol
Yield: 4 Servings

4	md	Apples
1/3	c	Amaretto
1/4	c	Water
1/2	ts	Lemon zest
1	tb	Lemon juice
1		Stick cinnamon
3		Egg whites
3	tb	Sugar

Peel, core, and thinly slice apples. In a medium saucepan, combine amaretto, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Add apples and return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 8-10 minutes or until apples are just tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let apples stand in cooking liquid for 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick.

Meanwhile, in a small mixer bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 Tbsp of apple cooking liquid, the lemon peel, and sugar. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Divide apples and cooking liquid among 4 8-oz custard cups or ramekins. Top with meringue. Bake at 325 degrees about 10 minutes or until meringue turns light brown.

Recipe By: Better Homes and Gardens Low-Calorie Recipes

Per serving: 184 Calories; 1g Fat (3% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 37g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 42mg Sodium

From: Faylen Date: 10-03-96 (19:54) The Polka Dot Cottage, a BBS with a taste of home. 1-973-822-3627. By fatfree-request@fatfree.com on Jun 16, 1997

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