6 med. baking apples
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
Few drops red food coloring

Wash and remove core. Pare about a 1 inch strips at stem end. Arrange apples in casserole, pared end up. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg mixture in centers of apples. Set aside. Mix together in a saucepan, sugar, water, and food coloring. Set saucepan over medium heat and bring just to boiling point. Remove from heat and pour syrup over apples in baking dish. Cover casserole and bake apples at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Baste ever 5 minutes for first 15 minutes. Then every 15 minutes.