Instructions
a sprinkling of seasonings such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, etc.
about 1 TB.
of butter, optional Wash and core the apples.
Leave a small portion of the core at the bottom.
Peel apples halfway down from the top.
Put apples in a baking dish.
Mix together the dried fruit, nuts, sweetener and 3-4 TB.
of the juice.
Place mixture inside the hollowed out apple cores.
Combine remaining juices and pour over the apples.
Sprinkle apples with seasonings.
Cut butter into bits and place equally over the apples, if desired.
Bake apples in a preheated 375 degree oven for or until apples are tender, basting occasionally with the juices.
NOTE: apples may be made without the stuffing -- use 3/4 cup juice, a sprinkling of sugar and seasoning and proceed as directed.