6 lg. apples, peeled (if desired) and core
1/2 c. EACH granola-type cereal and chopped pitted dates
1/4 c. chopped almonds or walnuts
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 tsp. lemon juice
6 tbsp. honey
3 tbsp. butter, melted
1/4 c. apple juice or water

Place apples in a 9-inch square baking pan. In a bowl, combine cereal, dates, almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of the honey. Spoon equal amounts of filling into each apple, packing in lightly.

Stir together melted butter, remaining 3 tablespoons honey, and apple juice. Pour over apples. Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Uncover; continue to bake, basting often with pan juices, until tender when pierced (about 35 more minutes). Serve warm or cooled.

Makes 6 servings.