Ingredients

  • 3 lrg Tart apples, peeled, cored and minced
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice, (depending on the tartness of the apples) (up to 3)
  • 2 Tbsp. Water
  • 3 x Egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 pch Cream of tartar
  • 3/4 c. Light cream
  • 3 x Egg yolks
  • 1 pch Salt
  • 3 Tbsp. Granulated white sugar
  • 3/4 tsp Vanilla
  • 2 tsp Rum, optional

Method

  • Put apples, lemon juice, and water in a heavy, medium-size, nonreactive saucepan.
  • Cover and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer gently till apples are very soft, 15 to 20 min.
  • Cold slightly.
  • Put mix into a blender or possibly food processor and puree.
  • Cold completely.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar till they form soft peaks.
  • Gradually add in sugar and continue beating till meringue is stiff and glossy.
  • Fold meringue gently into apple puree till completely blended.
  • Mound Apple Snow into a single large serving dish or possibly into 4 to 6 individual goblets or possibly dessert glasses.
  • Refrigerateat least 1 hour and up to 4 hrs.
  • For the custard, in a heavy, medium-size saucepan, scald cream.
  • Gradually whisk in egg yolks, salt, and sugar till light and thoroughly blended.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, till custard coats the spoon, 5 to 8 min.
  • Remove from heat and whisk custard vigorously for 2 min to stop cooking.
  • Strain and add in vanilla and optional rum.
  • Cold completely, stirring occasionally.
  • Chill.
  • 4.
  • Serve Apple Snow with stirred custard as a sauce.