Instructions: Prepare a 2-crust pie mix or basic pastry according to directions. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes. Pare 4 apples and hollow out centers. Blend remaining ingredients; fill centers of apples. Brush apples with lemon juice.

Roll pastry into 4 7.5" x 8.5" squares. Place apple in center of each.

Brush with egg; pinch edges together; place clove on top. Cut 16 leaves from leftover pastry. Brush with beaten egg; press 4 leaves to top of each pastry. Bake in greased baking pan at 425 degrees for 40 minutes or until brown.

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