4 lg. baking apples
4 tbsp. butter, divided
1/3 c. sugar
1 c. good quality cherry preserves

Core apples and place a teaspoon of butter in each. Butter baking dish with rest. Place apples in dish. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake in 375 degree oven for 40 minutes or until apples are tender. Melt preserves over low heat. Spoon a quarter cup of preserves on each dessert plate. Top with a baked apple.