1. Wash and core apples, then remove a 1 inch strip of peel around the middle of each apple.

2. Place apples in a 2 quart square baking dish.

3. Mix sugar, and spices in a small bowl.

4. Fill center of each apple with mixture and dot with 1/4 ts. Butter.

5. Add enough water to baking dish to cover the bottom of the dish.

6. Bake uncovered, at 350 ° until apples are tender. Baste with glaze occasionaly.

Serve warm, covered with some of the baking glaze and real whipped cream.

*** 1/2 c of raisins can be added to the sugar and spice mixture. ***

From the kitchen of Lois FLack.