4 baking apples (Rome, Beauty, Golden Delicious)
4 to 8 tbsp. granulated or packed brown sugar
4 tsp. butter (1 per apple)
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Core apples and pare 1-inch strip of skin from around middle of each apple or pare upper half of each to prevent splitting. Place apples upright in ungreased baking dish. Place 1-2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon in center of each apple. Pour water (1/4-inch deep) into baking dish.

Bake uncovered at 375°F until tender when pierced with fork, 30 to 40 minutes.

Note: Time will vary with size and type of apples.

Spoon syrup in dish over apples several times during baking, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.