Meringue-Topped Apples (?pfel mit Meringue)

4 tart cooking apples, pared
    and cut into thin slices
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup raisins or currants
1 tablespoon Calvados or applejack
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar

Arrange apples in greased 8-inch square baking dish. Pour butter over apples; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar, the raisins and Calvados or applejack. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F until apples are tender, about 30 minutes.

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Beat in 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating on high speed until stiff and glossy. Spread over apples. Bake until meringue is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

Yields 6 to 8 servings.