INGREDIENTS
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2 large egg whites
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1 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons water
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1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
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1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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2 large egg yolks
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
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2 large, meaty apples, cored and grated on the large holes of a box grater
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1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts (optional)
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1/2 cup raisins (optional)
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2 cups spooned and leveled all-purpose flour