8 lg. baking apples
1 (4 serving size) pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
1 1/4 c. orange juice
1/2 c. snipped pitted dates
1/2 c. dark corn syrup

Core the apples with a sharp knife. Score apples with tines of a fork by going around the outside surface in a circular pattern. Fill the apples with the snipped dates; place filled apples in the Tupperware low roasting pan. In small Mix-N-Stor pitcher stir DRY vanilla pudding mix into orange juice, stir in the corn syrup. Pour orange juice mixture over apples, coating each well.

TO BAKE: Bake, uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until the apples are tender, basting several times with the orange juice mixture. Serve warm.

TO MICRO-COOK: Micro-cook, covered with waxed paper, on 100% power (High) for 14 to 18 minutes or until the apples are tender. Turn roasting pan once after 8 minutes, basting the apples several times with the orange juice mixture. Serve warm.