4 baking apples, cored & peeled
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 tsp. butter
1/4 c. slivered almonds, optional

Arrange apples in 8 inch round baking dish. Combine sugar, raisins, almonds and cinnamon. Fill center of each apple with sugar mix. Dot each apple with butter. Cook on high for 8-10 minutes or until tender.