Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash apples and core from stem end to within 1/2 inch of bottom. Remove skin from top half of apples with vegetable peeler. Place apples, peeled end up, in 8 inch square baking dish with water and juice. Cover with aluminum foil, bake 30-50 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally with cooking juices. Remove from oven; baste one last time. Serve warm or chilled.

Variations: Before baking, fill apple cavity with one or more of the following: ripe banana; pureed sweet potato or carrot; whole blueberries or raspberries; sliced strawberries; peanut butter, honey and raisins; chocolate chips; ham and cheese; cooked couscous; cooked rice and vegetables.

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