Baked Apples

Cook Time: 50 Minutes

Equipment: 2 Quart Saucepan with cover

Ingredients

• 4 Apples

• 1/2 cup Apple Juice

• 1 cup Sugar divided

• 1 tsp Cinnamon

• 2 tbsps. Butter

• 2 tbsps. Raisins

• 1 tbsp. Water

• Sliced Almonds garnish (optional)

• 4 Cinnamon Sticks

Preparation

1. Wash apples and core without going through the bottom. Pare each apple around the top center removing 1/2-inch of skin.

2. Pour apple juice in the bottom of the 2 Quart Saucepan and place apples in the pan.

3. Mix 1 tablespoon of sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl and then sprinkle mixture evenly into the center of each apple.

4. Make a syrup with butter, raisins, water and remaining sugar. Spoon evenly over the apples.

5. Place a cinnamon stick over the top of each apple.

6. Cover and cook over low heat until apples are tender, about 50 minutes.

7. Garnish with sliced almonds.