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Apple Meringue Pies

Steam six large apples; while hot put in a piece of butter the size of an egg; when cold add one-half cup of fine cracker crumbs, the yolks of three eggs, one and one-half cups cream, not very rich, flavor with essence of lemon and sugar to taste; bake in a large pie plate or two small ones, with a rich under crust. When baked take the whites of the eggs with two tablespoons of powdered or granulated sugar, beat very stiff and spread on the top. Set back in the oven and brown.