Rice-stuffed Baked Apples

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
=== Ingredients ===
* 1 cup uncooked rice* 
* 1 cup water 
* 3/4 cup apple juice 
* 6 large baking Apples 
* 3/4 cup Raisins 
* 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped 
* 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 
* 1/2 cup chopped pecans 
* 1/4 cup maple syrup 
* 3 tablespoons brown sugar 
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
* 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice 
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
== Directions ==
# Combine rice, water and apple juice in 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; stir once or twice. 
# Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Set aside. 
# Core Apples leaving 1-1/2-inch walls and bottoms intact; set aside. Peel top halves, if desired. 
# Combine rice, Raisins, cranberries, apricots, pecans, syrup, brown sugar, lemon juice, allspice and vanilla in large bowl. 
# Stuff Apples with rice mixture and place in shallow glass baking dish. Place remaining rice mixture around Apples. 
# Cover with foil; bake at 350 degrees 50 to 60 minutes or until Apples are fork-tender
Category:American Recipes
Category:Apple Recipes
Category:Apple juice Recipes
Category:Apricot Recipes
Category:Brown sugar Recipes
Category:Brunch Recipes
Category:Cranberry Recipes
Category:Dried apricot Recipes
Category:Maple syrup Recipes