4 lg. baking apples (about 6 oz. each)
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. finely chopped nuts or raisins
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. water

Core apples, leaving small plug in blossom end; peel skin 1-inch from top. Combine sugar, nuts and cinnamon; fill apples with mixture. Arrange apples in 8-inch square dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle with water. Cover with plastic wrap. Cook at HIGH 6 1/2 to 8 1/2 minutes. Let stand, 5 minutes; serve warm or chilled, spooning sauce over apples. Yield: 4 servings.

NOTE: For two servings, follow above procedure. Halve all ingredients; cook apples 3 to 4 minutes. For one serving, cook apples 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes.