Amaretto Apples With Meringue |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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At 123 calories per serving and 0 fat, this light but tasty dessert is a great way to end a meal. From the kitchens at Better Homes. Ingredients:
1/3 cup amaretto |
1/4 cup water |
1 tbsp lemon juice |
3 inch cinnamon stick |
4 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced |
3 egg whites |
3 tbsp sugar |
1/2 tsp lemon zest |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, combine amaretto, water, lemon juice and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil.
2. Add apples, return to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes, until apples are just tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat and let apples stand in cooking liquid for 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick.
4. In a small mixer bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer at medium speed, until soft peaks form.
5. Gradually add 1 Tbsp of apple cooking liquid, the sugar and lemon zest. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
6. Divide apples and cooking liquid among six 6-ounce custard cups.
7. Top with egg white mixture.
8. Bake in 325 degree oven for 10 minutes until meringue turns light brown.
9. Serve warm.
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