Baked Apple

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Core apple, leaving about a one-inch space in the center of the apple for the filling. Also, peel about a half-inch wide circle around the top of the apple.
3. 3
   Mix together the brown sugar, pecans, raisins and cinnamon. Fill the core with the mixture. Top with the pat of butter. Pour the apple cider around the apple.
4. 4
   Bakes at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes, basting two or three times. Check after 30 minutes to see if apple is cooked through. I prefer when the apple is tender but not mushy.
5. 5
   Serve plain, topped with Bourbon Whipped Cream or good vanilla ice cream (preferably homemade).