Baked Apples

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 2
   Wash and core apples, leaving enough of the core at the base of the apple to contain the filling.
3. 3
   Combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and chopped pecans in a small bowl.
4. 4
   Roll log shapes of the mixture and press enough into each apple to fill the core.
5. 5
   Fill a 2-quart baking dish with about 3/4 cup water, or enough to cover the bottom.
6. 6
   Place the apples upright in the dish.
7. 7
   Bake until the apples are soft and the filling is browned, 1 hour.