8 med. to lg. tart apples, washed & cored
1 c. water
2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. BLAIR lemon flavoring
1 tsp. BLAIR cinnamon
1 tsp. BLAIR nutmeg
8 tsp. butter or 2 tsp. BLAIR butter flavoring

Combine water, sugar, flavorings and spices in a large skillet and bring to a boil. Place apples in skillet and cook over medium heat basting with spice mixture (about 5 minutes). Place apples in an ungreased 2 quart casserole and cover with syrup mixture. Cover and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Apple center may be filled with nuts, raisins, additional butter while baking, if desired.