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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.
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Chill while preparing the apples.
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Cut a small layer off the bottom of each apple to create a flat, stable bottom surface.
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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.
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Remove the top and throw away.
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With a melon baller or possibly a tsp., remove the remaining core and seeds taking care not to puncture the base of the apple.
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Place apples on a baking sheet or possibly pie dish and fill each center with a tsp.
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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.
