6 lg. baking apples
2 tbsp. walnuts, chopped
3 tbsp. raisins
1 c. water
1/3 c. honey
1 cinnamon stick (2-inches)
1 tbsp. lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash and core apples. Mix chopped walnuts and raisins together; fill apple cavities with mixture and put in shallow baking dish.

In small saucepan combine water, honey, and cinnamon stick. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Remove cinnamon stick and pour syrup over apples in baking dish.

Place in preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the apples are tender, basting occasionally. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature before serving.