Ham-Stuffed Apples

The apple takes the place of individual serving dishes when stuffed with a nice ham mixture. Great for a small dinner party. Taken from the "From Storebought to Homemade" cookbook.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  large red apples, unpeeled
• 8  ounces cooked ham, cubed small
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄3 cup raisins (brown or golden)
• 1⁄3 cup pecans, chopped
• 3  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  apple juice (may need up to 1 cup)

Directions

1. Cut the tope off the apples and scoop out the core with some of the fruit, but be sure to leave a thick shell to hold the stuffing.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
3. Put approximately 1 cup of the removed apple fruit in a mixing bowl and combine it with the ham, butter, raisins, pecans and brown sugar; mixing the ingredients well.
4. Spoon this mixture into the cored apples and place them in a baking dish.
5. Pour the juice over the apples and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, basting occasionally with the juice.