Cradle Mountain Apple

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 180*c/375*F.
2. 2
   Place apples in baking dish with water.
3. 3
   Beat brown sugar, cinnamon and butter together until creamy.
4. 4
   Add raisins and push the mixture into the cavity of the apples.
5. 5
   Bake 20 minutes until apples are tender.
6. 6
   Remove and allow to cool slightly.
7. 7
   Whip egg whites until stiff, gradually add the caster sugar a spoonful at a time.
8. 8
   Remove apples from baking dish and place on greased oven tray (cookie sheet).
9. 9
   Thickly spread meringue around each apple covering totally.
10. 10
    Bake until meringue starts to brown slightly.
11. 11
    Serve immediately.