4 baking apples (robe beauty, golden delicious, greening)
4 - 8 tbsp. granulated or packed brown sugar
4 tsp. butter
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Core apples and pare 1 inch strip of skin from around middle of each apple or pare upper half of each to prevent splitting. Place apples upright in ungreased baking dish. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon in center of each apple. Pour water (1/4 inch deep) into baking dish. Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven until tender when pierced with fork, 30 to 40 minutes. Time will vary with size and variety of apple. Spoon syrup in dish over apples several times during baking, if desired. Makes 4 servings; 160 calories per serving.

Microwave Directions: Core and pare apples as directed above. Place apples upright in ungreased microwavable dish. Place sugar, butter and cinnamon in center of each apple. Do not pour water into dish. Microwave uncovered on high (100%) until tender when pierced with fork, 6 to 8 minutes.