APPLE MERINGUES
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
• 2 Jonagold or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, halved, and cored
• 2 cups apple juice or water
• ½ cup orange marmalade
• 2 large egg whites
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. chopped, toasted almonds
Directions
1. In small saucepot, poach apples in apple juice 8 to 10 minutes or until barely tender; drain. Spoon 2 Tbsp. marmalade into center of each half.
2. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In medium bowl with electric mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted. Gradually beat in sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in almonds. Cover tops of apple halves to edges with egg white mixture; place on baking sheet. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.
Nutrition information per serving: Calories 264, Fat 3g, Carbohydrate 60g, Protein 3g, Fiber 2g, Sodium, 35mg, Cholesterol 0.
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