Baker, Baker Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl combine all the dry ingredients and diced butter.
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   Rub mix briskly between finger tips till it forms small moist clumps in a loose sandy mix.
3. 3
   Chill while preparing the apples.
4. 4
   Cut a small layer off the bottom of each apple to create a flat, stable bottom surface.
5. 5
   With a small paring knife, cut a cylindrical cone out of the top of the apple, moving about 1-inch outside of the core, similar to removing the top of a pumpkin when carving a Jack O'Lantern.
6. 6
   Remove the top and throw away.
7. 7
   With a melon baller or possibly a tsp., remove the remaining core and seeds taking care not to puncture the base of the apple.
8. 8
   Place apples on a baking sheet or possibly pie dish and fill each center with a tsp.
9. 9
   of honey.
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    Spoon in mix, packing lightly till heaped and overflowing over sides of the apples.
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    Bake in oven at 350 degrees on the top or possibly middle rack for 40 min or possibly till filling is golden and the tip of a paring knife can be inserted into the side of the apple with little or possibly no resistance.
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    Let apples stand for 10 min before serving.
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    This recipe yields 4 servings.