Warm Stuffed Apples

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.