If you like apple desserts this will soon become one of your favorites.

Apple Walnut Tart

3 (12-ounce) packages frozen escalloped apples
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup finely ground walnuts
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
1/4 cup granulated sugar

1. Thaw escalloped apples in microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) 6 to 7 minutes. Stir together apples, toasted walnuts, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and apple pie spice. Set aside.
2. Stir together graham cracker crumbs and next 3 ingredients until blended. Press mixture firmly into an 11-inch tart pan or a 9-inch pieplate.
3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes. Set tart crust aside.
4. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Add granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves (2 to 4 minutes).
5. Spoon apple mixture evenly over crust; spread with meringue, sealing to edge of crust.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.

Makes 1 (11-inch) tart.

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