Categories: Desserts, Ethnic 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      6 lg Apples                            1/2 c  Finely chopped walnuts or 
    1/2 c  Seedless raspberry jam                   -almonds 
           Grated rind of 1/2 an orange        3 tb Sugar 
  
  An old Egyptian dream book states that "to dream of looking at apples 
  betokens a wedding.  To dream of eating apples is a sign of mourning unless 
  they are very sweet, then it is a sign of a great deal of prosperity in the 
  marriage state".  Apples have travelled from the Old World to the New, but 
  for some reason, we haven't created as many interesting desserts with them 
  as the Europeans.  We seem to limit ourselves to pies, crunchy puddings, 
  applesauce and jelly.  This is one new way to try apples. 
   
  When possible, use the large Rome Beauty apples 
   
  Core apples and peel skin about 1/3 of the way down from the stem end. 
  Pierce the rest of the skin all over with a fork to lessen wrinkling and 
  splitting. Place apples in a large, deep pan that has a good cover and add 
  water to a depth of 1/4 inch.  Mix jam with orange rind and nuts,fill the 
  centre of each apple, then sprinkle sugar over top.  Bring water in pan to 
  a boil, then cover, lower heat and simmer 20-30 minutes,depending on size 
  of apples.  Baste 2-3 times with pan juices.  To glaze apples, uncover when 
  cooled, sprinkle top with an additional tbsp of sugar and place under 
  broiler 3 inches from heat until lightly browned. Watch closely, as they 
  brown very quickly.  Serve warm, tepid or cold. Serves 6. 
   
  Origin:  Found in Recipe box got from garage sale. Shared by: Sharon 
  Stevens