Instructions: Core and cut apples into 1/4 inch slices. Place apples and boiling water into a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook about 5 minutes, just until crisp-tender. Drain apples; set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine stuffing mix, thyme, 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the apple cider until well-blended. Spoon evenly into bottom of a 13-by-9 inch baking pan. Layer chicken, skin side up, atop stuffing. Sprinkle with salt; brush with remaining 1/4 cup olive oil.

Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Remove from oven. Arrange reserved apples around chicken. Brush melted jelly over apples and chicken. Return chicken to oven and bake for 15 more minutes, or until golden and glazed.

Garnish with thyme sprigs; serve immediately.

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