Ingredients:

6 large apples
6 tbls. bread crumbs
6 tbls. dark brown sugar
2 tbls. butter, melted
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 tbls. raisins
1 1/2 C boiling water


Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Wash and core apples, arrange in greased 9X9X1 3/4-inch baking dish

Combine remaining ingredients, except water; use mixture to fill apples

Pour boiling water around apples (use more if necessary) to make 1/2-inch deep. Bake 50 minutes or until tender, basting with syrup in baking pan.

Serve hot or cool with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

These are just too good to believe!

Baked Apples with Cinnamon Red Hots

Ingredients:

* 1 1/2 cups water
* 1/3 cup sugar
* 5 tablespoons red hot cinnamon drop candies
* 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
* 6 cooking apples
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 6 tablespoons raisins
* whipped cream

Preparation:
In a small saucepan combine water, sugar, red hot cinnamon drops, and corn syrup; heat over medium heat until candy dissolves. Meanwhile peel apples about 1/3 of the way down from the top. Core but do not cut all the way through bottom.
Place apples in a 9-inch square baking dish. In the center of each apple place 1 teaspoon butter and 1 tablespoon raisins. Pour syrup over apples. Bake at 400° for 35 to 45 minutes, basting frequently with syrup, or until apples are tender. Serve warm or cold, topped with whipped cream.