Warm Stuffed Apples

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 3 to 4 hours (in the slow cooker)
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 large baking apples, such as Rome Beauty or Jonathan
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preparation:

• Scoop out core of each apple, leaving a 11/2-inch-wide cavity about 1/2 inch from bottom. Peel top of apple down about 1 inch. Brush peeled edges evenly with lemon juice.
• Combine apricots, walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Add melted butter; mix well. Spoon mixture evenly into apple cavities.
• Pour 1/2 cup water in bottom of a slow cooker. Place 2 apples in bottom of cooker. Arrange remaining 2 apples above but not directly on top of the bottom apples. Cover and cook on LOW until apples are tender, about 3 to 4 hours. Serve apples warm or at room temperature.

Tip: To keep the apples from discoloring while cooking, brush the peeled edges with lemon juice. The acid in citrus juice prevents them from turning brown. This trick also worked with other white fruits, such as pears and bananas.

Enjoy and Have a Great Weekend!

Lisa