Two tablespoons of syrup,
One tablespoon of water,
One-quarter teaspoon of nutmeg.
Bake in a moderate oven until the apples are tender and then cool. To serve: Lift the apples into a small platter and cover with a fruit meringue and then sprinkle with cocoanut.
SPICED APPLES
Place six medium-sized apples in a casserole and then add
One piece of stick cinnamon, broken into pieces,
Four cloves,
Two allspice,