Ingredients
- 6 apples
- 2 lemons
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 1/2 c flour
- 3/4 c milk
- 3/4 c sugar
- 4 tb butter
- 3 tb sugar
- 3 tb confectioners sugar
- 1 tb rum
- 1 ts baking powder
- 1 ts vegetable oil
* Do not put the egg yolks together as they will be used individually. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++ Peel apples, cut in half and core. Cut decorative lengthwise slits in apples, about 1/2-inch deep. Sprinkle with lemon juice and sugar. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar together. One at a time, beat in egg yolks. Gradually beat in lemon juice and grated peel. Sift baking powder and flour together. Gradually add to batter. Blend in milk and rum. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter. Generously grease a springform pan. Pour in batter and top with apple halves. Brush apples with oil. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from pan and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. ----
