Instructions

• Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Rinse and dry the apples.
• Using a sharp paring knife or an apple corer, cut out the cores, leaving the bottom 1/2 inch of the apples intact.
• If using a paring knife, first cut out the stem area and then use a small metal spoon to scoop out the seeds.
• Cut the holes so that they are an inch or so wide.
• Place the brown sugar, cinnamon, currants or chopped raisins, and chopped pecans (if using) in a small bowl and stir to combine.
• Put the apples in a baking dish and stuff each apple with the sugar stuffing mixture.
• Place a dot of butter (a quarter of the tablespoon called for in the ingredient list) on top of the sugar.
• Pour the boiling water into the bottom of the baking dish.
• Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 to 45 minutes, until the apples are cooked through and tender, but not overcooked and mushy.
• When done, remove the apples from the oven and baste them with the juices from the pan.
• Terrific with a side of vanilla ice cream.