Apple Meringue

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. 2
   Place the apples in a saucepan with water to cover, add the cup of sugar, bring to a simmer and cook until the apples are tender, about 25 minutes.
3. 3
   This step may be done in advance but the apples should be reheated before continuing with the recipe.
4. 4
   Drain the apples and place them in a round baking dish, mounding them into a pyramid.
5. 5
   Beat the egg whites until they begin to peak, then gradually beat in the 2 tablespoons of sugar and the lemon peel.
6. 6
   Continue beating until the egg whites hold firm peaks but are not dry.
7. 7
   Cover the apples with the meringue, place in the oven and bake 15 minutes, until the meringue begins to brown.
8. 8
   Serve at once.
9. 9
   YIELD 6 servings.