Stuffed Baked Apples

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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   Cut the tops off the apples, reserving the tops for use later.

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   Peel and core the apples, leaving them whole.

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   Cut a small slice off the bottom, if needed, so they will sit evenly.

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   In a medium bowl, mix the apricots, cranberries, walnuts, ground cinnamon and brown sugar.

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   Mix in the softened butter.

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   Divide the fruit mixture between the apples.

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   You can let some of the stuffing overflow onto the top.

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   Put a cinnamon stick in the top of the apple that you cut off, letting a small part of each one stick out the top to look like a stem.

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    Push the bottom part down into the stuffed apple to make a lid over the fruit.

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    (If the cinnamon sticks are too long, break them off.)

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    Place the apples in a shallow dish and pour the juice over them.

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    Bake for 55 minutes, basting the apples with the juice every 10 minutes.

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    The apples are done when they are soft and shiny.

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    Serve warm or cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.