Wormy Apples

Directions

1. 1
   Core apples from blossom ends, leaving stem end intact.
2. 2
   Mix raisins and walnuts and stuff into cavities of cored apples.
3. 3
   Set apples, stems up, in a 7 x 12 inch pan.
4. 4
   In a separate mix brown sugar, water, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg.
5. 5
   Stir over high heat until the mixture boils and then pour the hot syrup around apples.
6. 6
   Bake uncovered in 350 F oven, basting occasionally with syrup, until apples are tender when pierced and skin begins to crack- about 30 to 35 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove apples from oven, cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes or let cool to room temperature.
8. 8
   Set each apple in a small bowl and spoon syrup around fruit.
9. 9
   In top of apple, cut a hole large enough for one of the candy worms and tuck one end into each apple, leaving most of the worm dangling.
10. 10
    Serve without explanation!