6 Winesap apples, cored, peeled, cut in half
4 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
1 stick cinnamon, 3 inches long or 1/2 c. cinnamon red hot candies
6-8 drops red food coloring. If using cinnamon candies, omit food coloring.
2 (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. dairy sour cream
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Prepare apples. In large saucepan mix water and sugar. Add cinnamon stick and food coloring (or cinnamon red hot candies). Bring to boil; simmer 10 minutes. Add apples and bring to simmer, basting frequently 30 apples will absorb color and flavor. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until apples are cooked through, but still have shape. Let cool in the syrup; remove and chill; reserve syrup.

Mix cream cheese, 1/4 cup chopped nuts, sour cream and lemon juice until well blended. Roll into 12 balls. Roll each in chopped nuts and place on each apple half. Reduce syrup until 3/4 cup remains. Cool and spoon 1 tablespoon over each apple half. Serves 12.