Wormy Apples

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!

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