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6 ea Apples; Medium, Tart 1 1/2 c Flour; Unbleached

2 ea Lemons; Medium, Juiced 3/4 c Milk

3 tb Sugar 1 tb Rum

3 tb Butter 2 ea Egg Whites; Large

3/4 c Sugar 1 tb Butter; To Grease Cake Pan

2 ea Egg Yolks; Large, Divided * 1 ts Vegetable Oil

1/2 ea Lemon;Juiced And Peel Grated 3 tb Confectioners’ Sugar

1 ts Baking Powder

* 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. —–

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