Baked Grannies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
• 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons dried fruit (raisins, chopped apricots)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 6 cored Granny Smith apples
• 1 cup apple juice or water
• Whipped cream or creme fraîche

Instructions

1. Combine pecans, butter and brown sugar.
2. Add dried fruit and cinnamon.
3. Fill apples with the mixture.
4. Place in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
5. Pour apple juice or water in pan, and cover with aluminum foil.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 55 minutes.
7. Serve topped with whipped cream or creme fraîche.

Apples can also be cooked in a slow cooker for about 6 to 7 hours on LOW.