Baked Apples

Directions

1. 1
   In saucepan over high heat, bring apple juice, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg to a boil; cook until reduced by half. Meanwhile, remove cores from apples, leaving bottoms intact. Arrange apples upright in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
2. 2
   In small bowl, combine next five ingredients and remaining cinnamon.
3. 3
   Spoon 1/4 cup of fruit mixture into each apple.
4. 4
   Drizzle with reduced apple juice.
5. 5
   Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes; remove foil and bake 15 minutes more.
6. 6
   Arrange apples on serving plate.
7. 7
   Pour pan juice into saucepan.
8. 8
   Stir in cornstarch over high heat; bring to a boil.
9. 9
   Cook 1 minute, stirring, until thickened.
10. 10
    Spoon over baked apples.
11. 11
    Makes 6 servings.