Baked Apple Creme

Wash apples, cut into 8 pieces, place in saucepan and just cover with water. Add sugar and cook until done. Press through a sieve, add half of the butter, juice from 1/2 lemon and cinnamon. and mix well. Use remainder of butter to grease baking dish, pour apple mixture in dish. Beat egg whites and sugar until very stiff, distribute over apple mixture. Bake in 450 F oven until egg whites are lightly browned. Serve warm or cold.