6 lg. baking apples, peeled and cored
6 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 - 3/4 c. apple juice
Red food coloring

Place apples in shallow 2 quart casserole. Pour 1 tbsp. sugar into cavity of each apple. Sprinkle each with 1/4 tsp. cinnamon and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg. Top each with 1 tsp. butter.

Heat apple juice to boiling. Add red food coloring. Pour juice into casserole. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally with juice.