Harvest Baked Apples

These are the best baked apples I've ever had. They are almost like individual apple crisps, and of course they must be served with a good vanilla ice cream!

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  large apples, cored (McIntosh or Brayburns are good)
• 1⁄4 cup quick oats
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped pecans (optional) or 1⁄4 cup walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Cut all ingredients together in a bowl except apples. Place apples in a glass baking dish.
2. Stuff each of them as full as you can get them with the oatmeal mixture, sprinkling the remainder over the tops.
3. Bake in a 425°F oven for 20 min or till very soft.
4. Serve while still warm with vanilla or caramel ice cream.